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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.33, 4,453.95 and 889.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.33, 4,453.95 and 889.35 is: 1,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.33 : 4,453.95 = 889.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.33/4,453.95 = 889.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.33x = 4,453.95 × 889.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.33x = 3,961,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,120.43/2,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.01

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