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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.62, 3,933.05 and 890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.62, 3,933.05 and 890.84 is: 1,335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.62 : 3,933.05 = 890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.62/3,933.05 = 890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.62x = 3,933.05 × 890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.62x = 3,503,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,694.14/2,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.95

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