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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.47, 3,555.71 and 889.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.47, 3,555.71 and 889.63 is: 1,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.47 : 3,555.71 = 889.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.47/3,555.71 = 889.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.47x = 3,555.71 × 889.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.47x = 3,163,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,269.62/2,370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.45

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