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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.66, 4,621.80 and 889.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.66, 4,621.80 and 889.90 is: 1,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.66 : 4,621.80 = 889.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.66/4,621.80 = 889.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.66x = 4,621.80 × 889.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.66x = 4,112,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,939.82/3,081.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.65

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