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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.21, 5,030.84 and 889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.21, 5,030.84 and 889.25 is: 1,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.21 : 5,030.84 = 889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.21/5,030.84 = 889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.21x = 5,030.84 × 889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.21x = 4,473,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,651.54/3,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.74

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