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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.39, 3,802.46 and 891.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.39, 3,802.46 and 891.17 is: 1,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.39 : 3,802.46 = 891.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.39/3,802.46 = 891.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.39x = 3,802.46 × 891.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.39x = 3,388,638.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,638.28/2,534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.06

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