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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.31, 3,414.51 and 889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.31, 3,414.51 and 889.59 is: 1,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.31 : 3,414.51 = 889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.31/3,414.51 = 889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.31x = 3,414.51 × 889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.31x = 3,037,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,513.95/2,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.40

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