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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.04, 4,453.67 and 889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.04, 4,453.67 and 889.07 is: 1,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.04 : 4,453.67 = 889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.04/4,453.67 = 889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.04x = 4,453.67 × 889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.04x = 3,959,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,624.39/2,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.64

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