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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.81, 3,065.59 and 889.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.81, 3,065.59 and 889.75 is: 1,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.81 : 3,065.59 = 889.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.81/3,065.59 = 889.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.81x = 3,065.59 × 889.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.81x = 2,727,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,608.70/2,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.92

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