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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.52, 4,337.28 and 840.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.52, 4,337.28 and 840.96 is: 1,261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.52 : 4,337.28 = 840.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.52/4,337.28 = 840.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.52x = 4,337.28 × 840.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.52x = 3,647,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,478.99/2,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.44

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