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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.41, 4,260.75 and 892.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.41, 4,260.75 and 892.75 is: 1,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.41 : 4,260.75 = 892.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.41/4,260.75 = 892.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.41x = 4,260.75 × 892.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.41x = 3,803,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,784.56/2,840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.17

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