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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.06, 4,301.26 and 892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.06, 4,301.26 and 892.59 is: 1,339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.06 : 4,301.26 = 892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.06/4,301.26 = 892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.06x = 4,301.26 × 892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.06x = 3,839,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,261.66/2,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.09

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