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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.56, 3,967.04 and 889.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.56, 3,967.04 and 889.57 is: 1,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.56 : 3,967.04 = 889.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.56/3,967.04 = 889.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.56x = 3,967.04 × 889.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.56x = 3,528,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,948.74/2,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.42

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