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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.14, 4,453.09 and 889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.14, 4,453.09 and 889.13 is: 1,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.14 : 4,453.09 = 889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.14/4,453.09 = 889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.14x = 4,453.09 × 889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.14x = 3,959,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,375.91/2,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.51

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