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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.41, 3,965.94 and 889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.41, 3,965.94 and 889.14 is: 1,333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.41 : 3,965.94 = 889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.41/3,965.94 = 889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.41x = 3,965.94 × 889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.41x = 3,526,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,275.89/2,644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.48

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