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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.01, 3,555.27 and 889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.01, 3,555.27 and 889.59 is: 1,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.01 : 3,555.27 = 889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.01/3,555.27 = 889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.01x = 3,555.27 × 889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.01x = 3,162,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,732.64/2,369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.04

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