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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.16, 3,643.76 and 890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.16, 3,643.76 and 890.16 is: 1,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.16 : 3,643.76 = 890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.16/3,643.76 = 890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.16x = 3,643.76 × 890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.16x = 3,243,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,529.40/2,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.25

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