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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.57, 3,284.03 and 890.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.57, 3,284.03 and 890.73 is: 1,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.57 : 3,284.03 = 890.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.57/3,284.03 = 890.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.57x = 3,284.03 × 890.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.57x = 2,925,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,186.27/2,189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.97

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