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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.35, 4,452.77 and 889.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.35, 4,452.77 and 889.65 is: 1,334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.35 : 4,452.77 = 889.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.35/4,452.77 = 889.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.35x = 4,452.77 × 889.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.35x = 3,961,387.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,387.35/2,969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.09

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