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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.04, 4,105.08 and 889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.04, 4,105.08 and 889.47 is: 1,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.04 : 4,105.08 = 889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.04/4,105.08 = 889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.04x = 4,105.08 × 889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.04x = 3,651,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,345.51/2,737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.05

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