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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.67, 2,196.38 and 892.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.67, 2,196.38 and 892.91 is: 1,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.67 : 2,196.38 = 892.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.67/2,196.38 = 892.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.67x = 2,196.38 × 892.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.67x = 1,961,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,160.31/1,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.14

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