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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.50, 3,930.84 and 889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.50, 3,930.84 and 889.26 is: 1,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.50 : 3,930.84 = 889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.50/3,930.84 = 889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.50x = 3,930.84 × 889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.50x = 3,495,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,538.78/2,620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.92

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