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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.90, 4,337.51 and 812.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.90, 4,337.51 and 812.07 is: 1,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.90 : 4,337.51 = 812.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.90/4,337.51 = 812.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.90x = 4,337.51 × 812.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.90x = 3,522,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,363.78/2,891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.01

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