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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.67, 3,415.16 and 889.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.67, 3,415.16 and 889.55 is: 1,334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.67 : 3,415.16 = 889.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.67/3,415.16 = 889.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.67x = 3,415.16 × 889.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.67x = 3,037,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,934.05/2,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.38

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