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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.95, 3,968.01 and 890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.95, 3,968.01 and 890.02 is: 1,335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.95 : 3,968.01 = 890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.95/3,968.01 = 890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.95x = 3,968.01 × 890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.95x = 3,531,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,608.26/2,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.23

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