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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.02, 3,185.12 and 890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.02, 3,185.12 and 890.60 is: 1,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.02 : 3,185.12 = 890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.02/3,185.12 = 890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.02x = 3,185.12 × 890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.02x = 2,836,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,654.17/2,124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.51

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