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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.82, 4,107.67 and 889.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.82, 4,107.67 and 889.83 is: 1,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.82 : 4,107.67 = 889.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.82/4,107.67 = 889.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.82x = 4,107.67 × 889.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.82x = 3,655,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,103.01/2,739.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.07

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