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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.77, 3,836.37 and 891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.77, 3,836.37 and 891.60 is: 1,337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.77 : 3,836.37 = 891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.77/3,836.37 = 891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.77x = 3,836.37 × 891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.77x = 3,420,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,507.49/2,557.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.30

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