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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.97, 2,506.19 and 891.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.97, 2,506.19 and 891.49 is: 1,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.97 : 2,506.19 = 891.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.97/2,506.19 = 891.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.97x = 2,506.19 × 891.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.97x = 2,234,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,243.32/1,671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.29

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