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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.68, 4,255.02 and 889.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.68, 4,255.02 and 889.03 is: 1,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.68 : 4,255.02 = 889.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.68/4,255.02 = 889.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.68x = 4,255.02 × 889.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.68x = 3,782,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,842.42/2,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.55

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