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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.66, 4,109.90 and 890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.66, 4,109.90 and 890.16 is: 1,335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.66 : 4,109.90 = 890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.66/4,109.90 = 890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.66x = 4,109.90 × 890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.66x = 3,658,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,468.58/2,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.37

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