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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.05, 3,932.96 and 891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.05, 3,932.96 and 891.81 is: 1,337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.05 : 3,932.96 = 891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.05/3,932.96 = 891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.05x = 3,932.96 × 891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.05x = 3,507,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,448.60/2,623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.16

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