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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.61, 4,108.49 and 889.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.61, 4,108.49 and 889.77 is: 1,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.61 : 4,108.49 = 889.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.61/4,108.49 = 889.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.61x = 4,108.49 × 889.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.61x = 3,655,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,611.15/2,738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.84

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