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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.11, 3,969.60 and 891.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.11, 3,969.60 and 891.27 is: 1,337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.11 : 3,969.60 = 891.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.11/3,969.60 = 891.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.11x = 3,969.60 × 891.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.11x = 3,537,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,985.39/2,646.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.05

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