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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.06, 4,106.54 and 889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.06, 4,106.54 and 889.07 is: 1,332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.06 : 4,106.54 = 889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.06/4,106.54 = 889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.06x = 4,106.54 × 889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.06x = 3,651,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,014.01/2,739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.94

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