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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.84, 3,067.02 and 889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.84, 3,067.02 and 889.68 is: 1,335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.84 : 3,067.02 = 889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.84/3,067.02 = 889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.84x = 3,067.02 × 889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.84x = 2,728,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,666.35/2,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.07

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