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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.22, 3,802.88 and 891.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.22, 3,802.88 and 891.79 is: 1,337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.22 : 3,802.88 = 891.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.22/3,802.88 = 891.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.22x = 3,802.88 × 891.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.22x = 3,391,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,370.36/2,535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.70

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