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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.22, 4,338.05 and 812.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.22, 4,338.05 and 812.41 is: 1,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.22 : 4,338.05 = 812.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.22/4,338.05 = 812.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.22x = 4,338.05 × 812.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.22x = 3,524,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,275.20/2,892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.54

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