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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.65, 3,676.32 and 891.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.65, 3,676.32 and 891.59 is: 1,336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.65 : 3,676.32 = 891.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.65/3,676.32 = 891.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.65x = 3,676.32 × 891.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.65x = 3,277,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,751.77/2,451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.96

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