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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.03, 4,005.68 and 891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.03, 4,005.68 and 891.70 is: 1,337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.03 : 4,005.68 = 891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.03/4,005.68 = 891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.03x = 4,005.68 × 891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.03x = 3,571,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,877.10/2,671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.27

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