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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.67, 4,300.25 and 892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.67, 4,300.25 and 892.76 is: 1,338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.67 : 4,300.25 = 892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.67/4,300.25 = 892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.67x = 4,300.25 × 892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.67x = 3,839,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,065.22/2,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.74

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