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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.75, 3,091.41 and 890.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.75, 3,091.41 and 890.94 is: 1,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.75 : 3,091.41 = 890.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.75/3,091.41 = 890.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.75x = 3,091.41 × 890.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.75x = 2,754,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,260.83/2,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.88

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