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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.67, 3,415.80 and 891.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.67, 3,415.80 and 891.95 is: 1,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.67 : 3,415.80 = 891.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.67/3,415.80 = 891.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.67x = 3,415.80 × 891.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.67x = 3,046,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,722.81/2,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.06

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