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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.78, 5,498.67 and 892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.78, 5,498.67 and 892.45 is: 1,338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.78 : 5,498.67 = 892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.78/5,498.67 = 892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.78x = 5,498.67 × 892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.78x = 4,907,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,277.64/3,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.67

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