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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.81, 3,966.90 and 889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.81, 3,966.90 and 889.74 is: 1,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.81 : 3,966.90 = 889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.81/3,966.90 = 889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.81x = 3,966.90 × 889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.81x = 3,529,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,509.61/2,644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.50

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