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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.02, 3,932.10 and 890.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.02, 3,932.10 and 890.43 is: 1,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.02 : 3,932.10 = 890.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.02/3,932.10 = 890.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.02x = 3,932.10 × 890.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.02x = 3,501,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,259.80/2,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.82

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