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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.37, 5,036.30 and 892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.37, 5,036.30 and 892.14 is: 1,338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.37 : 5,036.30 = 892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.37/5,036.30 = 892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.37x = 5,036.30 × 892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.37x = 4,493,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,084.68/3,357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.28

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