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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.54, 4,107.31 and 889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.54, 4,107.31 and 889.11 is: 1,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.54 : 4,107.31 = 889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.54/4,107.31 = 889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.54x = 4,107.31 × 889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.54x = 3,651,848.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,848.17/2,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.50

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