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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.65, 3,091.74 and 891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.65, 3,091.74 and 891.60 is: 1,337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.65 : 3,091.74 = 891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.65/3,091.74 = 891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.65x = 3,091.74 × 891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.65x = 2,756,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,595.38/2,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.09

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