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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.41, 3,092.45 and 891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.41, 3,092.45 and 891.68 is: 1,337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.41 : 3,092.45 = 891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.41/3,092.45 = 891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.41x = 3,092.45 × 891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.41x = 2,757,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,475.82/2,062.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.02

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