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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.79, 3,179.40 and 889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.79, 3,179.40 and 889.08 is: 1,332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.79 : 3,179.40 = 889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.79/3,179.40 = 889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.79x = 3,179.40 × 889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.79x = 2,826,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,740.95/2,120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.87

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