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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.62, 3,282.93 and 890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.62, 3,282.93 and 890.16 is: 1,335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.62 : 3,282.93 = 890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.62/3,282.93 = 890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.62x = 3,282.93 × 890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.62x = 2,922,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,332.97/2,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.24

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