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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.66, 3,283.11 and 891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.66, 3,283.11 and 891.42 is: 1,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.66 : 3,283.11 = 891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.66/3,283.11 = 891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.66x = 3,283.11 × 891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.66x = 2,926,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,629.92/2,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.96

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