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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.69, 4,335.18 and 915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.69, 4,335.18 and 915.44 is: 1,373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.69 : 4,335.18 = 915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.69/4,335.18 = 915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.69x = 4,335.18 × 915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.69x = 3,968,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,575.50/2,889.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.36

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