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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.74, 3,554.18 and 889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.74, 3,554.18 and 889.13 is: 1,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.74 : 3,554.18 = 889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.74/3,554.18 = 889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.74x = 3,554.18 × 889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.74x = 3,160,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,123.34/2,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.97

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