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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.56, 4,458 and 892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.56, 4,458 and 892 is: 1,337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.56 : 4,458 = 892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.56/4,458 = 892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.56x = 4,458 × 892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.56x = 3,976,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,536/2,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.75

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