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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.20, 3,989.89 and 1,756.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.20, 3,989.89 and 1,756.54 is: 2,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.20 : 3,989.89 = 1,756.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.20/3,989.89 = 1,756.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.20x = 3,989.89 × 1,756.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.20x = 7,008,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,401.38/2,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.05

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