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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.58, 3,437.37 and 886.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.58, 3,437.37 and 886.43 is: 1,329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.58 : 3,437.37 = 886.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.58/3,437.37 = 886.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.58x = 3,437.37 × 886.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.58x = 3,046,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,987.89/2,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.65

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