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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.09, 3,966.19 and 889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.09, 3,966.19 and 889.15 is: 1,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.09 : 3,966.19 = 889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.09/3,966.19 = 889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.09x = 3,966.19 × 889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.09x = 3,526,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,537.84/2,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.74

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