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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.98, 3,415.28 and 889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.98, 3,415.28 and 889.24 is: 1,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.98 : 3,415.28 = 889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.98/3,415.28 = 889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.98x = 3,415.28 × 889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.98x = 3,037,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,003.59/2,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.37

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