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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.79, 3,931.08 and 889.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.79, 3,931.08 and 889.41 is: 1,334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.79 : 3,931.08 = 889.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.79/3,931.08 = 889.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.79x = 3,931.08 × 889.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.79x = 3,496,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,341.86/2,620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.08

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