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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.47, 2,889.23 and 1,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.47, 2,889.23 and 1,671.27 is: 2,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.47 : 2,889.23 = 1,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.47/2,889.23 = 1,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.47x = 2,889.23 × 1,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.47x = 4,828,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,688.17/2,091.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.75

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