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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.24, 3,414.53 and 889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.24, 3,414.53 and 889.47 is: 1,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.24 : 3,414.53 = 889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.24/3,414.53 = 889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.24x = 3,414.53 × 889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.24x = 3,037,117.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,117.55/2,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.27

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