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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.60, 3,801.92 and 891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.60, 3,801.92 and 891.14 is: 1,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.60 : 3,801.92 = 891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.60/3,801.92 = 891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.60x = 3,801.92 × 891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.60x = 3,388,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,019.52/2,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.71

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