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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.70, 3,309.38 and 890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.70, 3,309.38 and 890.03 is: 1,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.70 : 3,309.38 = 890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.70/3,309.38 = 890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.70x = 3,309.38 × 890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.70x = 2,945,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,447.48/2,206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.77

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