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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.83, 2,508.35 and 891.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.83, 2,508.35 and 891.01 is: 1,336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.83 : 2,508.35 = 891.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.83/2,508.35 = 891.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.83x = 2,508.35 × 891.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.83x = 2,234,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,964.93/1,671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.84

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