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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.58, 4,458.88 and 892.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.58, 4,458.88 and 892.81 is: 1,339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.58 : 4,458.88 = 892.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.58/4,458.88 = 892.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.58x = 4,458.88 × 892.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.58x = 3,980,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,914.26/2,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.21

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