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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.89, 3,556.79 and 890.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.89, 3,556.79 and 890.07 is: 1,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.89 : 3,556.79 = 890.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.89/3,556.79 = 890.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.89x = 3,556.79 × 890.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.89x = 3,165,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,792.08/2,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.71

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