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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.44, 3,933.84 and 890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.44, 3,933.84 and 890.84 is: 1,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.44 : 3,933.84 = 890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.44/3,933.84 = 890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.44x = 3,933.84 × 890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.44x = 3,504,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,422.03/2,622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.32

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