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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.14, 3,966.20 and 890.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.14, 3,966.20 and 890.73 is: 1,335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.14 : 3,966.20 = 890.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.14/3,966.20 = 890.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.14x = 3,966.20 × 890.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.14x = 3,532,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,813.33/2,646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.08

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