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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.61, 4,256.43 and 889.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.61, 4,256.43 and 889.97 is: 1,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.61 : 4,256.43 = 889.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.61/4,256.43 = 889.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.61x = 4,256.43 × 889.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.61x = 3,788,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,073.72/2,837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.95

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