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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.72, 3,310.85 and 891.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.72, 3,310.85 and 891.13 is: 1,336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.72 : 3,310.85 = 891.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.72/3,310.85 = 891.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.72x = 3,310.85 × 891.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.72x = 2,950,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,393.30/2,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.40

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