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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.41, 3,967.44 and 890.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.41, 3,967.44 and 890.14 is: 1,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.41 : 3,967.44 = 890.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.41/3,967.44 = 890.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.41x = 3,967.44 × 890.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.41x = 3,531,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,577.04/2,645.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.98

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