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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.06, 3,678.44 and 891.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.06, 3,678.44 and 891.97 is: 1,337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.06 : 3,678.44 = 891.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.06/3,678.44 = 891.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.06x = 3,678.44 × 891.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.06x = 3,281,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,044.47/2,453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.53

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