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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.52, 3,931.35 and 889.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.52, 3,931.35 and 889.93 is: 1,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.52 : 3,931.35 = 889.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.52/3,931.35 = 889.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.52x = 3,931.35 × 889.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.52x = 3,498,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,626.31/2,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.07

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