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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.95, 3,801.12 and 890.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.95, 3,801.12 and 890.86 is: 1,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.95 : 3,801.12 = 890.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.95/3,801.12 = 890.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.95x = 3,801.12 × 890.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.95x = 3,386,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,280.98/2,533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.37

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