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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.08, 4,301.02 and 892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.08, 4,301.02 and 892.85 is: 1,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.08 : 4,301.02 = 892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.08/4,301.02 = 892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.08x = 4,301.02 × 892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.08x = 3,840,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,185.02/2,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.40

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