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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.91, 3,527.06 and 891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.91, 3,527.06 and 891.48 is: 1,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.91 : 3,527.06 = 891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.91/3,527.06 = 891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.91x = 3,527.06 × 891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.91x = 3,144,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,298.99/2,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.91

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