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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.72, 3,932.88 and 890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.72, 3,932.88 and 890.16 is: 1,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.72 : 3,932.88 = 890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.72/3,932.88 = 890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.72x = 3,932.88 × 890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.72x = 3,500,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,892.46/2,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.83

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