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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.96, 3,091.06 and 891.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.96, 3,091.06 and 891.23 is: 1,336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.96 : 3,091.06 = 891.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.96/3,091.06 = 891.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.96x = 3,091.06 × 891.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.96x = 2,754,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,845.40/2,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.03

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