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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.65, 4,337.47 and 1,413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.65, 4,337.47 and 1,413.37 is: 2,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.65 : 4,337.47 = 1,413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.65/4,337.47 = 1,413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.65x = 4,337.47 × 1,413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.65x = 6,130,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,473.34/2,891.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.06

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