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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.97, 3,415.45 and 891.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.97, 3,415.45 and 891.46 is: 1,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.97 : 3,415.45 = 891.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.97/3,415.45 = 891.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.97x = 3,415.45 × 891.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.97x = 3,044,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,737.06/2,277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.60

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