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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.45, 3,968.63 and 890.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.45, 3,968.63 and 890.62 is: 1,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.45 : 3,968.63 = 890.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.45/3,968.63 = 890.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.45x = 3,968.63 × 890.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.45x = 3,534,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,541.25/2,645.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.08

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