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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.09, 3,675.45 and 890.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.09, 3,675.45 and 890.79 is: 1,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.09 : 3,675.45 = 890.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.09/3,675.45 = 890.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.09x = 3,675.45 × 890.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.09x = 3,274,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,054.11/2,451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.75

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