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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.75, 4,339.04 and 812.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.75, 4,339.04 and 812.77 is: 1,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.75 : 4,339.04 = 812.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.75/4,339.04 = 812.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.75x = 4,339.04 × 812.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.75x = 3,526,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,619.85/2,892.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.13

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