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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.30, 3,281.10 and 889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.30, 3,281.10 and 889.25 is: 1,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.30 : 3,281.10 = 889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.30/3,281.10 = 889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.30x = 3,281.10 × 889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.30x = 2,917,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,718.18/2,189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.72

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