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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.35, 3,089.71 and 890.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.35, 3,089.71 and 890.35 is: 1,335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.35 : 3,089.71 = 890.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.35/3,089.71 = 890.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.35x = 3,089.71 × 890.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.35x = 2,750,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,923.30/2,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.17

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