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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.79, 4,111.60 and 892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.79, 4,111.60 and 892.45 is: 1,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.79 : 4,111.60 = 892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.79/4,111.60 = 892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.79x = 4,111.60 × 892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.79x = 3,669,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,397.42/2,741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.32

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