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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.10, 4,338.05 and 812.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.10, 4,338.05 and 812.10 is: 1,218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.10 : 4,338.05 = 812.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.10/4,338.05 = 812.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.10x = 4,338.05 × 812.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.10x = 3,522,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,930.41/2,892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.12

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