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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.58, 3,799 and 889.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.58, 3,799 and 889.98 is: 1,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.58 : 3,799 = 889.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.58/3,799 = 889.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.58x = 3,799 × 889.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.58x = 3,381,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,034.02/2,533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.49

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