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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.22, 4,260.86 and 892.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.22, 4,260.86 and 892.98 is: 1,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.22 : 4,260.86 = 892.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.22/4,260.86 = 892.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.22x = 4,260.86 × 892.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.22x = 3,804,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,843.69/2,840.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.63

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