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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.94, 3,675.18 and 890.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.94, 3,675.18 and 890.67 is: 1,336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.94 : 3,675.18 = 890.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.94/3,675.18 = 890.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.94x = 3,675.18 × 890.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.94x = 3,273,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,372.57/2,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.11

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