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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.04, 3,413.88 and 889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.04, 3,413.88 and 889.11 is: 1,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.04 : 3,413.88 = 889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.04/3,413.88 = 889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.04x = 3,413.88 × 889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.04x = 3,035,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,314.85/2,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.59

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