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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.96, 3,002.58 and 891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.96, 3,002.58 and 891.80 is: 1,336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.96 : 3,002.58 = 891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.96/3,002.58 = 891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.96x = 3,002.58 × 891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.96x = 2,677,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,700.84/2,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.87

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