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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.34, 3,969.52 and 891.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.34, 3,969.52 and 891.02 is: 1,336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.34 : 3,969.52 = 891.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.34/3,969.52 = 891.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.34x = 3,969.52 × 891.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.34x = 3,536,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,921.71/2,646.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.53

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