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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.45, 3,991.50 and 1,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.45, 3,991.50 and 1,773.48 is: 2,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.45 : 3,991.50 = 1,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.45/3,991.50 = 1,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.45x = 3,991.50 × 1,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.45x = 7,078,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,845.42/2,892.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.35

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