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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.50, 3,386.28 and 889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.50, 3,386.28 and 889.50 is: 1,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.50 : 3,386.28 = 889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.50/3,386.28 = 889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.50x = 3,386.28 × 889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.50x = 3,012,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,096.06/2,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.26

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