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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.37, 3,092.26 and 891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.37, 3,092.26 and 891.80 is: 1,337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.37 : 3,092.26 = 891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.37/3,092.26 = 891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.37x = 3,092.26 × 891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.37x = 2,757,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,677.47/2,061.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.79

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