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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.81, 3,089.17 and 890.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.81, 3,089.17 and 890.22 is: 1,335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.81 : 3,089.17 = 890.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.81/3,089.17 = 890.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.81x = 3,089.17 × 890.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.81x = 2,750,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,040.92/2,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.09

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