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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.14, 3,415.10 and 890.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.14, 3,415.10 and 890.42 is: 1,335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.14 : 3,415.10 = 890.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.14/3,415.10 = 890.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.14x = 3,415.10 × 890.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.14x = 3,040,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,851.81/2,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.38

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