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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.36, 4,625.73 and 892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.36, 4,625.73 and 892.26 is: 1,338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.36 : 4,625.73 = 892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.36/4,625.73 = 892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.36x = 4,625.73 × 892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.36x = 4,127,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,330.72/3,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.58

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