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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.04, 4,299.67 and 891.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.04, 4,299.67 and 891.63 is: 1,337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.04 : 4,299.67 = 891.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.04/4,299.67 = 891.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.04x = 4,299.67 × 891.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.04x = 3,833,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,698.08/2,866.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.63

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