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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.64, 3,279.30 and 890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.64, 3,279.30 and 890.02 is: 1,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.64 : 3,279.30 = 890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.64/3,279.30 = 890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.64x = 3,279.30 × 890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.64x = 2,918,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,642.59/2,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.15

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