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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.10, 4,337.70 and 811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.10, 4,337.70 and 811.90 is: 1,217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.10 : 4,337.70 = 811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.10/4,337.70 = 811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.10x = 4,337.70 × 811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.10x = 3,521,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,778.63/2,892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.72

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