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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.16, 3,066.96 and 890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.16, 3,066.96 and 890 is: 1,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.16 : 3,066.96 = 890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.16/3,066.96 = 890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.16x = 3,066.96 × 890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.16x = 2,729,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,594.40/2,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.31

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