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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.68, 3,931.02 and 890.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.68, 3,931.02 and 890.52 is: 1,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.68 : 3,931.02 = 890.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.68/3,931.02 = 890.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.68x = 3,931.02 × 890.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.68x = 3,500,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,651.93/2,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.78

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