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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.69, 3,674.52 and 889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.69, 3,674.52 and 889.33 is: 1,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.69 : 3,674.52 = 889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.69/3,674.52 = 889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.69x = 3,674.52 × 889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.69x = 3,267,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,860.87/2,449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.99

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