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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.16, 4,335.94 and 811.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.16, 4,335.94 and 811.02 is: 1,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.16 : 4,335.94 = 811.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.16/4,335.94 = 811.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.16x = 4,335.94 × 811.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.16x = 3,516,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,534.06/2,891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.31

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