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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.29, 3,968.54 and 890.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.29, 3,968.54 and 890.25 is: 1,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.29 : 3,968.54 = 890.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.29/3,968.54 = 890.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.29x = 3,968.54 × 890.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.29x = 3,532,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,970.67/2,645.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.57

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