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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.08, 4,108.62 and 890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.08, 4,108.62 and 890.20 is: 1,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.08 : 4,108.62 = 890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.08/4,108.62 = 890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.08x = 4,108.62 × 890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.08x = 3,657,493.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,493.52/2,739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.30

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