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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.76, 4,330.68 and 1,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.76, 4,330.68 and 1,655.44 is: 2,479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.76 : 4,330.68 = 1,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.76/4,330.68 = 1,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.76x = 4,330.68 × 1,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.76x = 7,169,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169,180.90/2,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.18

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