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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.13, 3,184.17 and 890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.13, 3,184.17 and 890.56 is: 1,335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.13 : 3,184.17 = 890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.13/3,184.17 = 890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.13x = 3,184.17 × 890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.13x = 2,835,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,694.44/2,123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.62

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