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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.40, 3,181.82 and 890.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.40, 3,181.82 and 890.52 is: 1,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.40 : 3,181.82 = 890.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.40/3,181.82 = 890.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.40x = 3,181.82 × 890.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.40x = 2,833,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,474.35/2,123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.40

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