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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.34, 3,933.87 and 890.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.34, 3,933.87 and 890.50 is: 1,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.34 : 3,933.87 = 890.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.34/3,933.87 = 890.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.34x = 3,933.87 × 890.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.34x = 3,503,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,111.24/2,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.87

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