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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.11, 4,260.90 and 892.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.11, 4,260.90 and 892.33 is: 1,338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.11 : 4,260.90 = 892.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.11/4,260.90 = 892.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.11x = 4,260.90 × 892.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.11x = 3,802,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,128.90/2,840.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.73

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