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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.86, 3,412.27 and 889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.86, 3,412.27 and 889.32 is: 1,333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.86 : 3,412.27 = 889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.86/3,412.27 = 889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.86x = 3,412.27 × 889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.86x = 3,034,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,597.73/2,275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.39

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