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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.38, 3,065.23 and 889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.38, 3,065.23 and 889.22 is: 1,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.38 : 3,065.23 = 889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.38/3,065.23 = 889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.38x = 3,065.23 × 889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.38x = 2,725,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,663.82/2,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.90

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