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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.28, 3,933.66 and 891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.28, 3,933.66 and 891.04 is: 1,336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.28 : 3,933.66 = 891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.28/3,933.66 = 891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.28x = 3,933.66 × 891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.28x = 3,505,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,048.41/2,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.64

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