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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.11, 2,796.17 and 889.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.11, 2,796.17 and 889.99 is: 1,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.11 : 2,796.17 = 889.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.11/2,796.17 = 889.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.11x = 2,796.17 × 889.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.11x = 2,488,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,556.90/1,864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.98

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