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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.92, 3,308.64 and 889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.92, 3,308.64 and 889.27 is: 1,334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.92 : 3,308.64 = 889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.92/3,308.64 = 889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.92x = 3,308.64 × 889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.92x = 2,942,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,274.29/2,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.41

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