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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.90, 3,310.18 and 889.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.90, 3,310.18 and 889.94 is: 1,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.90 : 3,310.18 = 889.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.90/3,310.18 = 889.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.90x = 3,310.18 × 889.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.90x = 2,945,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,861.59/2,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.45

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