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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.12, 3,934.86 and 891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.12, 3,934.86 and 891.16 is: 1,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.12 : 3,934.86 = 891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.12/3,934.86 = 891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.12x = 3,934.86 × 891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.12x = 3,506,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,589.84/2,623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.80

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