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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.70, 4,258.85 and 891.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.70, 4,258.85 and 891.90 is: 1,337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.70 : 4,258.85 = 891.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.70/4,258.85 = 891.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.70x = 4,258.85 × 891.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.70x = 3,798,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,463.86/2,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.63

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