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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.99, 3,416.79 and 891.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.99, 3,416.79 and 891.62 is: 1,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.99 : 3,416.79 = 891.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.99/3,416.79 = 891.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.99x = 3,416.79 × 891.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.99x = 3,046,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,478.30/2,278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.77

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