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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.91, 4,626.09 and 892.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.91, 4,626.09 and 892.65 is: 1,339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.91 : 4,626.09 = 892.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.91/4,626.09 = 892.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.91x = 4,626.09 × 892.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.91x = 4,129,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,479.24/3,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.04

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