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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.01, 3,307.02 and 889.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.01, 3,307.02 and 889.75 is: 1,334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.01 : 3,307.02 = 889.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.01/3,307.02 = 889.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.01x = 3,307.02 × 889.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.01x = 2,942,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,421.05/2,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.43

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