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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.37, 3,413.81 and 889.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.37, 3,413.81 and 889.35 is: 1,333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.37 : 3,413.81 = 889.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.37/3,413.81 = 889.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.37x = 3,413.81 × 889.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.37x = 3,036,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,067.48/2,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.73

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