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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.98, 5,036.57 and 892.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.98, 5,036.57 and 892.98 is: 1,339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.98 : 5,036.57 = 892.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.98/5,036.57 = 892.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.98x = 5,036.57 × 892.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.98x = 4,497,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,556.28/3,357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.36

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