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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.41, 3,183.04 and 889.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.41, 3,183.04 and 889.57 is: 1,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.41 : 3,183.04 = 889.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.41/3,183.04 = 889.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.41x = 3,183.04 × 889.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.41x = 2,831,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,536.89/2,122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.11

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