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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.07, 4,259.41 and 892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.07, 4,259.41 and 892.27 is: 1,338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.07 : 4,259.41 = 892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.07/4,259.41 = 892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.07x = 4,259.41 × 892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.07x = 3,800,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,530.88/2,840.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.18

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