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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.06, 4,299.76 and 891.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.06, 4,299.76 and 891.59 is: 1,337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.06 : 4,299.76 = 891.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.06/4,299.76 = 891.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.06x = 4,299.76 × 891.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.06x = 3,833,624.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,624.31/2,866.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.59

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