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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.66, 3,932.89 and 889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.66, 3,932.89 and 889.88 is: 1,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.66 : 3,932.89 = 889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.66/3,932.89 = 889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.66x = 3,932.89 × 889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.66x = 3,499,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,778.26/2,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.95

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