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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.09, 4,333.20 and 808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.09, 4,333.20 and 808.88 is: 1,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.09 : 4,333.20 = 808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.09/4,333.20 = 808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.09x = 4,333.20 × 808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.09x = 3,505,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,038.82/2,889.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.20

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