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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.16, 3,986.19 and 2,413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.16, 3,986.19 and 2,413.31 is: 3,327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.16 : 3,986.19 = 2,413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.16/3,986.19 = 2,413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.16x = 3,986.19 × 2,413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.16x = 9,619,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,619,902.22/2,891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.35

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