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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.32, 3,415.50 and 890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.32, 3,415.50 and 890.70 is: 1,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.32 : 3,415.50 = 890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.32/3,415.50 = 890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.32x = 3,415.50 × 890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.32x = 3,042,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,185.85/2,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.28

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