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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.42, 4,112.52 and 891.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.42, 4,112.52 and 891.94 is: 1,338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.42 : 4,112.52 = 891.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.42/4,112.52 = 891.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.42x = 4,112.52 × 891.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.42x = 3,668,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,121.09/2,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.04

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