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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.99, 4,111.88 and 891.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.99, 4,111.88 and 891.51 is: 1,337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.99 : 4,111.88 = 891.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.99/4,111.88 = 891.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.99x = 4,111.88 × 891.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.99x = 3,665,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,782.14/2,740.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.39

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