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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.44, 4,338.70 and 891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.44, 4,338.70 and 891.14 is: 1,336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.44 : 4,338.70 = 891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.44/4,338.70 = 891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.44x = 4,338.70 × 891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.44x = 3,866,365.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,365.20/2,892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.71

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