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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.54, 3,803.49 and 891.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.54, 3,803.49 and 891.09 is: 1,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.54 : 3,803.49 = 891.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.54/3,803.49 = 891.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.54x = 3,803.49 × 891.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.54x = 3,389,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,251.90/2,534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.23

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