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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.92, 3,933.18 and 891.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.92, 3,933.18 and 891.08 is: 1,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.92 : 3,933.18 = 891.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.92/3,933.18 = 891.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.92x = 3,933.18 × 891.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.92x = 3,504,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,778.03/2,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.21

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