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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.98, 4,339.28 and 1,136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.98, 4,339.28 and 1,136.50 is: 1,705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.98 : 4,339.28 = 1,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.98/4,339.28 = 1,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.98x = 4,339.28 × 1,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.98x = 4,931,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,591.72/2,891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.26

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