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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.52, 3,934.08 and 891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.52, 3,934.08 and 891.84 is: 1,336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.52 : 3,934.08 = 891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.52/3,934.08 = 891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.52x = 3,934.08 × 891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.52x = 3,508,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,569.91/2,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.84

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