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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.90, 3,526.20 and 890.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.90, 3,526.20 and 890.10 is: 1,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.90 : 3,526.20 = 890.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.90/3,526.20 = 890.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.90x = 3,526.20 × 890.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.90x = 3,138,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,670.62/2,349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.66

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