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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.31, 4,107.46 and 889.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.31, 4,107.46 and 889.61 is: 1,334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.31 : 4,107.46 = 889.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.31/4,107.46 = 889.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.31x = 4,107.46 × 889.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.31x = 3,654,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,037.49/2,738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.41

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