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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.52, 4,458.78 and 892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.52, 4,458.78 and 892.52 is: 1,338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.52 : 4,458.78 = 892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.52/4,458.78 = 892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.52x = 4,458.78 × 892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.52x = 3,979,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,545.86/2,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.78

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