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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.10, 3,799.59 and 890.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.10, 3,799.59 and 890.83 is: 1,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.10 : 3,799.59 = 890.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.10/3,799.59 = 890.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.10x = 3,799.59 × 890.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.10x = 3,384,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,795.18/2,534.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.70

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