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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.76, 3,674.63 and 889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.76, 3,674.63 and 889.76 is: 1,334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.76 : 3,674.63 = 889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.76/3,674.63 = 889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.76x = 3,674.63 × 889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.76x = 3,269,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,538.79/2,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.64

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