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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.29, 3,088.14 and 889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.29, 3,088.14 and 889.44 is: 1,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.29 : 3,088.14 = 889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.29/3,088.14 = 889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.29x = 3,088.14 × 889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.29x = 2,746,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,715.24/2,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.17

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