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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.38, 3,307.68 and 889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.38, 3,307.68 and 889.32 is: 1,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.38 : 3,307.68 = 889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.38/3,307.68 = 889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.38x = 3,307.68 × 889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.38x = 2,941,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,585.98/2,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.22

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