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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.64, 3,968.22 and 890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.64, 3,968.22 and 890.64 is: 1,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.64 : 3,968.22 = 890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.64/3,968.22 = 890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.64x = 3,968.22 × 890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.64x = 3,534,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,255.46/2,645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.88

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