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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.62, 3,802.02 and 891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.62, 3,802.02 and 891.12 is: 1,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.62 : 3,802.02 = 891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.62/3,802.02 = 891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.62x = 3,802.02 × 891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.62x = 3,388,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,056.06/2,534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.71

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