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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.79, 4,107.10 and 889.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.79, 4,107.10 and 889.45 is: 1,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.79 : 4,107.10 = 889.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.79/4,107.10 = 889.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.79x = 4,107.10 × 889.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.79x = 3,653,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,060.10/2,738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.82

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