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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.97, 3,181.19 and 889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.97, 3,181.19 and 889.70 is: 1,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.97 : 3,181.19 = 889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.97/3,181.19 = 889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.97x = 3,181.19 × 889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.97x = 2,830,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,284.39/2,122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.18

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