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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.45, 4,337.43 and 811.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.45, 4,337.43 and 811.47 is: 1,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.45 : 4,337.43 = 811.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.45/4,337.43 = 811.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.45x = 4,337.43 × 811.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.45x = 3,519,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,694.32/2,891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.28

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