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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.94, 4,337.26 and 1,330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.94, 4,337.26 and 1,330.44 is: 1,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.94 : 4,337.26 = 1,330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.94/4,337.26 = 1,330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.94x = 4,337.26 × 1,330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.94x = 5,770,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770,457.54/2,891.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.36

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