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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.74, 4,625.65 and 892.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.74, 4,625.65 and 892.47 is: 1,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.74 : 4,625.65 = 892.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.74/4,625.65 = 892.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.74x = 4,625.65 × 892.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.74x = 4,128,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,253.86/3,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.72

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