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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.76, 4,256.70 and 889.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.76, 4,256.70 and 889.98 is: 1,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.76 : 4,256.70 = 889.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.76/4,256.70 = 889.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.76x = 4,256.70 × 889.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.76x = 3,788,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,377.87/2,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.99

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