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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.96, 3,022.73 and 890.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.96, 3,022.73 and 890.48 is: 1,335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.96 : 3,022.73 = 890.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.96/3,022.73 = 890.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.96x = 3,022.73 × 890.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.96x = 2,691,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,680.61/2,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.85

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