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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.11, 3,311.33 and 891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.11, 3,311.33 and 891.42 is: 1,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.11 : 3,311.33 = 891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.11/3,311.33 = 891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.11x = 3,311.33 × 891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.11x = 2,951,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,785.79/2,208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.79

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