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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.04, 3,968.16 and 889.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.04, 3,968.16 and 889.99 is: 1,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.04 : 3,968.16 = 889.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.04/3,968.16 = 889.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.04x = 3,968.16 × 889.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.04x = 3,531,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,641.01/2,645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.20

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