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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.75, 3,181.92 and 890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.75, 3,181.92 and 890.92 is: 1,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.75 : 3,181.92 = 890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.75/3,181.92 = 890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.75x = 3,181.92 × 890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.75x = 2,834,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,836.17/2,122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.45

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