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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.36, 3,967.00 and 889.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.36, 3,967.00 and 889.53 is: 1,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.36 : 3,967.00 = 889.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.36/3,967.00 = 889.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.36x = 3,967.00 × 889.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.36x = 3,528,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,763.29/2,644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.45

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