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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.47, 3,092.65 and 891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.47, 3,092.65 and 891.50 is: 1,337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.47 : 3,092.65 = 891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.47/3,092.65 = 891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.47x = 3,092.65 × 891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.47x = 2,757,079.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,079.78/2,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.43

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