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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.85, 4,113.02 and 892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.85, 4,113.02 and 892.48 is: 1,338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.85 : 4,113.02 = 892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.85/4,113.02 = 892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.85x = 4,113.02 × 892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.85x = 3,670,788.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,788.09/2,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.80

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