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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.04, 4,336.50 and 811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.04, 4,336.50 and 811.20 is: 1,216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.04 : 4,336.50 = 811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.04/4,336.50 = 811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.04x = 4,336.50 × 811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.04x = 3,517,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,768.80/2,891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.78

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