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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.75, 3,003.63 and 891.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.75, 3,003.63 and 891.54 is: 1,337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.75 : 3,003.63 = 891.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.75/3,003.63 = 891.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.75x = 3,003.63 × 891.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.75x = 2,677,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,852.95/2,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.09

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