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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.26, 3,285.30 and 891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.26, 3,285.30 and 891.68 is: 1,337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.26 : 3,285.30 = 891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.26/3,285.30 = 891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.26x = 3,285.30 × 891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.26x = 2,929,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,436.30/2,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.48

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