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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.68, 4,111.52 and 891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.68, 4,111.52 and 891.88 is: 1,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.68 : 4,111.52 = 891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.68/4,111.52 = 891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.68x = 4,111.52 × 891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.68x = 3,666,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,982.46/2,740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.98

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