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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.68, 3,282.96 and 890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.68, 3,282.96 and 890.08 is: 1,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.68 : 3,282.96 = 890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.68/3,282.96 = 890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.68x = 3,282.96 × 890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.68x = 2,922,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,097.04/2,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.49

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