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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.91, 3,932.96 and 890.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.91, 3,932.96 and 890.31 is: 1,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.91 : 3,932.96 = 890.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.91/3,932.96 = 890.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.91x = 3,932.96 × 890.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.91x = 3,501,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,553.62/2,621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.50

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