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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.26, 3,183.62 and 890.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.26, 3,183.62 and 890.18 is: 1,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.26 : 3,183.62 = 890.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.26/3,183.62 = 890.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.26x = 3,183.62 × 890.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.26x = 2,833,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,994.85/2,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.11

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