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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.96, 3,065.66 and 889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.96, 3,065.66 and 889.56 is: 1,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.96 : 3,065.66 = 889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.96/3,065.66 = 889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.96x = 3,065.66 × 889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.96x = 2,727,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,088.51/2,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.22

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