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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.68, 3,929.48 and 889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.68, 3,929.48 and 889.52 is: 1,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.68 : 3,929.48 = 889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.68/3,929.48 = 889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.68x = 3,929.48 × 889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.68x = 3,495,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,351.05/2,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.27

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