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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.72, 3,931.38 and 889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.72, 3,931.38 and 889.16 is: 1,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.72 : 3,931.38 = 889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.72/3,931.38 = 889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.72x = 3,931.38 × 889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.72x = 3,495,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,625.84/2,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.33

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