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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.63, 4,108.01 and 889.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.63, 4,108.01 and 889.75 is: 1,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.63 : 4,108.01 = 889.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.63/4,108.01 = 889.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.63x = 4,108.01 × 889.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.63x = 3,655,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,101.90/2,738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.65

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