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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.17, 3,067.71 and 890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.17, 3,067.71 and 890.92 is: 1,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.17 : 3,067.71 = 890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.17/3,067.71 = 890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.17x = 3,067.71 × 890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.17x = 2,733,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,084.19/2,045.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.36

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