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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.30, 3,183.45 and 889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.30, 3,183.45 and 889.38 is: 1,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.30 : 3,183.45 = 889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.30/3,183.45 = 889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.30x = 3,183.45 × 889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.30x = 2,831,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,296.76/2,122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.07

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