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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.41, 4,625.34 and 892.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.41, 4,625.34 and 892.15 is: 1,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.41 : 4,625.34 = 892.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.41/4,625.34 = 892.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.41x = 4,625.34 × 892.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.41x = 4,126,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,497.08/3,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.29

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