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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.31, 3,674.53 and 889.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.31, 3,674.53 and 889.04 is: 1,333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.31 : 3,674.53 = 889.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.31/3,674.53 = 889.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.31x = 3,674.53 × 889.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.31x = 3,266,814.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,814.45/2,449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.77

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