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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.76, 3,281.50 and 889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.76, 3,281.50 and 889.20 is: 1,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.76 : 3,281.50 = 889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.76/3,281.50 = 889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.76x = 3,281.50 × 889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.76x = 2,917,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,909.80/2,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.74

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