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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.75, 3,068.76 and 891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.75, 3,068.76 and 891.50 is: 1,337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.75 : 3,068.76 = 891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.75/3,068.76 = 891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.75x = 3,068.76 × 891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.75x = 2,735,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,799.54/2,045.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.31

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