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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.50, 4,337.43 and 811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.50, 4,337.43 and 811.68 is: 1,217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.50 : 4,337.43 = 811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.50/4,337.43 = 811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.50x = 4,337.43 × 811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.50x = 3,520,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,590.44/2,891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.56

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