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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.98, 3,414.58 and 890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.98, 3,414.58 and 890.16 is: 1,334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.98 : 3,414.58 = 890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.98/3,414.58 = 890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.98x = 3,414.58 × 890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.98x = 3,039,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,522.53/2,276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.89

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