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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.02, 3,311.24 and 891.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.02, 3,311.24 and 891.38 is: 1,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.02 : 3,311.24 = 891.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.02/3,311.24 = 891.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.02x = 3,311.24 × 891.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.02x = 2,951,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,573.11/2,208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.75

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