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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.56, 3,674.78 and 890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.56, 3,674.78 and 890.04 is: 1,334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.56 : 3,674.78 = 890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.56/3,674.78 = 890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.56x = 3,674.78 × 890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.56x = 3,270,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,710.52/2,450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.68

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