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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.12, 3,285.18 and 891.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.12, 3,285.18 and 891.59 is: 1,337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.12 : 3,285.18 = 891.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.12/3,285.18 = 891.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.12x = 3,285.18 × 891.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.12x = 2,929,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,017.21/2,190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.38

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