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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.33, 3,674.35 and 889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.33, 3,674.35 and 889.25 is: 1,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.33 : 3,674.35 = 889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.33/3,674.35 = 889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.33x = 3,674.35 × 889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.33x = 3,267,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,404.98/2,450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.45

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