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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.07, 3,802.80 and 890.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.07, 3,802.80 and 890.61 is: 1,336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.07 : 3,802.80 = 890.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.07/3,802.80 = 890.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.07x = 3,802.80 × 890.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.07x = 3,386,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,811.71/2,534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.51

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