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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.74, 4,110.60 and 891.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.74, 4,110.60 and 891.57 is: 1,337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.74 : 4,110.60 = 891.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.74/4,110.60 = 891.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.74x = 4,110.60 × 891.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.74x = 3,664,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,887.64/2,740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.19

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