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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.91, 4,453.65 and 889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.91, 4,453.65 and 889.16 is: 1,333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.91 : 4,453.65 = 889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.91/4,453.65 = 889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.91x = 4,453.65 × 889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.91x = 3,959,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,985.17/2,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.37

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