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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.34, 3,966.52 and 889.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.34, 3,966.52 and 889.02 is: 1,333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.34 : 3,966.52 = 889.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.34/3,966.52 = 889.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.34x = 3,966.52 × 889.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.34x = 3,526,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,315.61/2,644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.53

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