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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.60, 3,310.66 and 891.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.60, 3,310.66 and 891.01 is: 1,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.60 : 3,310.66 = 891.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.60/3,310.66 = 891.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.60x = 3,310.66 × 891.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.60x = 2,949,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,810.16/2,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.21

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