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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.90, 3,416.22 and 890.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.90, 3,416.22 and 890.96 is: 1,336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.90 : 3,416.22 = 890.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.90/3,416.22 = 890.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.90x = 3,416.22 × 890.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.90x = 3,043,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,698.29/2,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.19

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