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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.28, 4,256.32 and 889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.28, 4,256.32 and 889.68 is: 1,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.28 : 4,256.32 = 889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.28/4,256.32 = 889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.28x = 4,256.32 × 889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.28x = 3,786,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,762.78/2,837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.65

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