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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.31, 3,284.37 and 890.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.31, 3,284.37 and 890.79 is: 1,336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.31 : 3,284.37 = 890.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.31/3,284.37 = 890.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.31x = 3,284.37 × 890.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.31x = 2,925,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,683.95/2,189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.35

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