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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.29, 3,932.48 and 890.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.29, 3,932.48 and 890.51 is: 1,335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.29 : 3,932.48 = 890.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.29/3,932.48 = 890.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.29x = 3,932.48 × 890.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.29x = 3,501,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,895.33/2,622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.44

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