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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.69, 3,186.77 and 890.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.69, 3,186.77 and 890.99 is: 1,337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.69 : 3,186.77 = 890.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.69/3,186.77 = 890.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.69x = 3,186.77 × 890.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.69x = 2,839,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,359.81/2,123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.00

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