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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.66, 3,556.09 and 889.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.66, 3,556.09 and 889.73 is: 1,334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.66 : 3,556.09 = 889.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.66/3,556.09 = 889.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.66x = 3,556.09 × 889.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.66x = 3,163,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,955.51/2,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.63

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