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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.61, 4,259.43 and 891.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.61, 4,259.43 and 891.97 is: 1,337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.61 : 4,259.43 = 891.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.61/4,259.43 = 891.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.61x = 4,259.43 × 891.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.61x = 3,799,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,283.78/2,839.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.96

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