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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.91, 3,969.69 and 891.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.91, 3,969.69 and 891.64 is: 1,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.91 : 3,969.69 = 891.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.91/3,969.69 = 891.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.91x = 3,969.69 × 891.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.91x = 3,539,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,534.39/2,646.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.23

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