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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.32, 3,417 and 891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.32, 3,417 and 891.70 is: 1,336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.32 : 3,417 = 891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.32/3,417 = 891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.32x = 3,417 × 891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.32x = 3,046,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,938.90/2,279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.78

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