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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.88, 3,067.18 and 890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.88, 3,067.18 and 890.82 is: 1,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.88 : 3,067.18 = 890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.88/3,067.18 = 890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.88x = 3,067.18 × 890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.88x = 2,732,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,289.95/2,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.51

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