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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.45, 3,967.13 and 889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.45, 3,967.13 and 889.62 is: 1,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.45 : 3,967.13 = 889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.45/3,967.13 = 889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.45x = 3,967.13 × 889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.45x = 3,529,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,238.19/2,644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.58

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