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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.60, 4,112.98 and 892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.60, 4,112.98 and 892.82 is: 1,339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.60 : 4,112.98 = 892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.60/4,112.98 = 892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.60x = 4,112.98 × 892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.60x = 3,672,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,158.85/2,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.42

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