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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.20, 3,415.26 and 890.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.20, 3,415.26 and 890.48 is: 1,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.20 : 3,415.26 = 890.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.20/3,415.26 = 890.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.20x = 3,415.26 × 890.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.20x = 3,041,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,220.72/2,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.51

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