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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.04, 3,643.52 and 890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.04, 3,643.52 and 890 is: 1,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.04 : 3,643.52 = 890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.04/3,643.52 = 890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.04x = 3,643.52 × 890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.04x = 3,242,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,732.80/2,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.99

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