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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.80, 3,413.76 and 889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.80, 3,413.76 and 889.08 is: 1,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.80 : 3,413.76 = 889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.80/3,413.76 = 889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.80x = 3,413.76 × 889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.80x = 3,035,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,088.67/2,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.64

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