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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.58, 3,932.91 and 890.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.58, 3,932.91 and 890.34 is: 1,335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.58 : 3,932.91 = 890.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.58/3,932.91 = 890.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.58x = 3,932.91 × 890.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.58x = 3,501,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,627.09/2,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.69

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