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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.02, 3,308.24 and 889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.02, 3,308.24 and 889.38 is: 1,333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.02 : 3,308.24 = 889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.02/3,308.24 = 889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.02x = 3,308.24 × 889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.02x = 2,942,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,282.49/2,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.75

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