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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.33, 4,339.46 and 1,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.33, 4,339.46 and 1,137.56 is: 1,707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.33 : 4,339.46 = 1,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.33/4,339.46 = 1,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.33x = 4,339.46 × 1,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.33x = 4,936,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936,401.28/2,891.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.31

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