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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.44, 3,970.15 and 891.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.44, 3,970.15 and 891.97 is: 1,337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.44 : 3,970.15 = 891.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.44/3,970.15 = 891.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.44x = 3,970.15 × 891.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.44x = 3,541,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,250.24/2,647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.61

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