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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.56, 4,340.98 and 892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.56, 4,340.98 and 892.27 is: 1,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.56 : 4,340.98 = 892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.56/4,340.98 = 892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.56x = 4,340.98 × 892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.56x = 3,873,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,307.09/2,893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.60

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