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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.68, 3,183.18 and 890.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.68, 3,183.18 and 890.68 is: 1,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.68 : 3,183.18 = 890.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.68/3,183.18 = 890.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.68x = 3,183.18 × 890.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.68x = 2,835,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,194.76/2,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.04

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