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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.35, 3,089.80 and 891.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.35, 3,089.80 and 891.90 is: 1,336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.35 : 3,089.80 = 891.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.35/3,089.80 = 891.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.35x = 3,089.80 × 891.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.35x = 2,755,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,792.62/2,061.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.89

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