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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.32, 4,354.83 and 2,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.32, 4,354.83 and 2,753.08 is: 4,146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.32 : 4,354.83 = 2,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.32/4,354.83 = 2,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.32x = 4,354.83 × 2,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.32x = 11,989,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,989,195.38/2,891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.62

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