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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.70, 3,802.47 and 890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.70, 3,802.47 and 890.82 is: 1,336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.70 : 3,802.47 = 890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.70/3,802.47 = 890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.70x = 3,802.47 × 890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.70x = 3,387,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,316.33/2,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.38

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