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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.92, 3,284.88 and 891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.92, 3,284.88 and 891.04 is: 1,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.92 : 3,284.88 = 891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.92/3,284.88 = 891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.92x = 3,284.88 × 891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.92x = 2,926,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,959.48/2,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.56

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