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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.40, 3,091.94 and 891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.40, 3,091.94 and 891.34 is: 1,336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.40 : 3,091.94 = 891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.40/3,091.94 = 891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.40x = 3,091.94 × 891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.40x = 2,755,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,969.80/2,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.94

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