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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.13, 3,283.80 and 890.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.13, 3,283.80 and 890.50 is: 1,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.13 : 3,283.80 = 890.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.13/3,283.80 = 890.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.13x = 3,283.80 × 890.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.13x = 2,924,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,223.90/2,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.79

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