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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.35, 3,088.30 and 890.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.35, 3,088.30 and 890.90 is: 1,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.35 : 3,088.30 = 890.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.35/3,088.30 = 890.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.35x = 3,088.30 × 890.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.35x = 2,751,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,366.47/2,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.39

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