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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.36, 3,801.87 and 890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.36, 3,801.87 and 890.60 is: 1,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.36 : 3,801.87 = 890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.36/3,801.87 = 890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.36x = 3,801.87 × 890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.36x = 3,385,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,926.41/2,534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.01

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