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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.91, 3,185.61 and 890.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.91, 3,185.61 and 890.23 is: 1,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.91 : 3,185.61 = 890.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.91/3,185.61 = 890.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.91x = 3,185.61 × 890.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.91x = 2,835,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,925.59/2,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.87

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