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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.12, 4,112.02 and 891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.12, 4,112.02 and 891.73 is: 1,337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.12 : 4,112.02 = 891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.12/4,112.02 = 891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.12x = 4,112.02 × 891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.12x = 3,666,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,824.40/2,741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.71

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