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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.82, 4,624.35 and 892.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.82, 4,624.35 and 892.03 is: 1,337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.82 : 4,624.35 = 892.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.82/4,624.35 = 892.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.82x = 4,624.35 × 892.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.82x = 4,125,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,035.81/3,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.64

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