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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.19, 3,802.80 and 890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.19, 3,802.80 and 890.60 is: 1,336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.19 : 3,802.80 = 890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.19/3,802.80 = 890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.19x = 3,802.80 × 890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.19x = 3,386,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,753.00/2,534.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.43

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