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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.76, 2,434.10 and 891.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.76, 2,434.10 and 891.92 is: 1,337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.76 : 2,434.10 = 891.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.76/2,434.10 = 891.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.76x = 2,434.10 × 891.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.76x = 2,171,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,022.47/1,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.86

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