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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.16, 4,337.45 and 812.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.16, 4,337.45 and 812.03 is: 1,217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.16 : 4,337.45 = 812.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.16/4,337.45 = 812.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.16x = 4,337.45 × 812.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.16x = 3,522,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,135.46/2,892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.82

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