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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.74, 3,800.90 and 890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.74, 3,800.90 and 890.74 is: 1,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.74 : 3,800.90 = 890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.74/3,800.90 = 890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.74x = 3,800.90 × 890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.74x = 3,385,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,613.67/2,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.21

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