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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.32, 4,257.75 and 892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.32, 4,257.75 and 892.07 is: 1,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.32 : 4,257.75 = 892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.32/4,257.75 = 892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.32x = 4,257.75 × 892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.32x = 3,798,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,211.04/2,840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.25

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