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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.90, 4,110.48 and 891.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.90, 4,110.48 and 891.18 is: 1,336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.90 : 4,110.48 = 891.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.90/4,110.48 = 891.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.90x = 4,110.48 × 891.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.90x = 3,663,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,177.57/2,739.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.97

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