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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.97, 4,626.78 and 892.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.97, 4,626.78 and 892.86 is: 1,339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.97 : 4,626.78 = 892.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.97/4,626.78 = 892.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.97x = 4,626.78 × 892.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.97x = 4,131,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,066.79/3,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.53

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