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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.56, 3,934.20 and 890.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.56, 3,934.20 and 890.72 is: 1,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.56 : 3,934.20 = 890.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.56/3,934.20 = 890.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.56x = 3,934.20 × 890.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.56x = 3,504,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,270.62/2,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.20

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