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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.34, 4,337.02 and 811.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.34, 4,337.02 and 811.57 is: 1,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.34 : 4,337.02 = 811.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.34/4,337.02 = 811.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.34x = 4,337.02 × 811.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.34x = 3,519,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,780.42/2,891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.35

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