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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.23, 3,285.93 and 890.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.23, 3,285.93 and 890.99 is: 1,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.23 : 3,285.93 = 890.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.23/3,285.93 = 890.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.23x = 3,285.93 × 890.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.23x = 2,927,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,730.77/2,190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.72

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