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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.57, 4,110.29 and 891.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.57, 4,110.29 and 891.58 is: 1,336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.57 : 4,110.29 = 891.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.57/4,110.29 = 891.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.57x = 4,110.29 × 891.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.57x = 3,664,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,652.36/2,741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.70

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