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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.64, 4,256.86 and 889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.64, 4,256.86 and 889.32 is: 1,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.64 : 4,256.86 = 889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.64/4,256.86 = 889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.64x = 4,256.86 × 889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.64x = 3,785,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,710.74/2,837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.11

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