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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.17, 4,186.76 and 2,089.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.17, 4,186.76 and 2,089.11 is: 3,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.17 : 4,186.76 = 2,089.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.17/4,186.76 = 2,089.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.17x = 4,186.76 × 2,089.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.17x = 8,746,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,602.18/2,791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.67

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