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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.63, 5,031.98 and 889.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.63, 5,031.98 and 889.42 is: 1,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.63 : 5,031.98 = 889.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.63/5,031.98 = 889.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.63x = 5,031.98 × 889.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.63x = 4,475,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,532.94/3,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.13

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