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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.94, 3,677.88 and 891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.94, 3,677.88 and 891.88 is: 1,337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.94 : 3,677.88 = 891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.94/3,677.88 = 891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.94x = 3,677.88 × 891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.94x = 3,280,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,227.61/2,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.81

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