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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.38, 3,933.77 and 891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.38, 3,933.77 and 891 is: 1,336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.38 : 3,933.77 = 891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.38/3,933.77 = 891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.38x = 3,933.77 × 891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.38x = 3,504,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,984.62/2,622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.57

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