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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.73, 4,453.20 and 889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.73, 4,453.20 and 889.20 is: 1,333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.73 : 4,453.20 = 889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.73/4,453.20 = 889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.73x = 4,453.20 × 889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.73x = 3,959,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,785.44/2,969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.38

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