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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.52, 4,258.92 and 891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.52, 4,258.92 and 891.56 is: 1,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.52 : 4,258.92 = 891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.52/4,258.92 = 891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.52x = 4,258.92 × 891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.52x = 3,797,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,082.72/2,839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.23

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