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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.47, 4,295.60 and 889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.47, 4,295.60 and 889.26 is: 1,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.47 : 4,295.60 = 889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.47/4,295.60 = 889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.47x = 4,295.60 × 889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.47x = 3,819,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,905.26/2,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.01

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