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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.66, 3,285.96 and 891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.66, 3,285.96 and 891.24 is: 1,336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.66 : 3,285.96 = 891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.66/3,285.96 = 891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.66x = 3,285.96 × 891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.66x = 2,928,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,578.99/2,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.85

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