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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.49, 3,675.84 and 890.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.49, 3,675.84 and 890.85 is: 1,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.49 : 3,675.84 = 890.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.49/3,675.84 = 890.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.49x = 3,675.84 × 890.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.49x = 3,274,622.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,622.06/2,450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.31

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