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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.78, 3,934.17 and 891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.78, 3,934.17 and 891 is: 1,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.78 : 3,934.17 = 891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.78/3,934.17 = 891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.78x = 3,934.17 × 891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.78x = 3,505,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,345.47/2,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.50

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