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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.44, 4,802.16 and 892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.44, 4,802.16 and 892.88 is: 1,339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.44 : 4,802.16 = 892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.44/4,802.16 = 892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.44x = 4,802.16 × 892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.44x = 4,287,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,752.62/3,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.32

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