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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.15, 3,415.19 and 890.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.15, 3,415.19 and 890.07 is: 1,334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.15 : 3,415.19 = 890.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.15/3,415.19 = 890.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.15x = 3,415.19 × 890.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.15x = 3,039,753.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,753.71/2,277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.89

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