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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.59, 3,412.70 and 889.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.59, 3,412.70 and 889.46 is: 1,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.59 : 3,412.70 = 889.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.59/3,412.70 = 889.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.59x = 3,412.70 × 889.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.59x = 3,035,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,470.90/2,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.34

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