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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.50, 4,338.76 and 840.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.50, 4,338.76 and 840.50 is: 1,260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.50 : 4,338.76 = 840.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.50/4,338.76 = 840.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.50x = 4,338.76 × 840.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.50x = 3,646,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,727.78/2,892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.75

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