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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.71, 3,931.02 and 889.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.71, 3,931.02 and 889.29 is: 1,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.71 : 3,931.02 = 889.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.71/3,931.02 = 889.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.71x = 3,931.02 × 889.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.71x = 3,495,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,816.78/2,620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.92

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