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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.76, 3,934.14 and 891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.76, 3,934.14 and 891.52 is: 1,337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.76 : 3,934.14 = 891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.76/3,934.14 = 891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.76x = 3,934.14 × 891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.76x = 3,507,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,364.49/2,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.28

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