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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.76, 4,109.86 and 890.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.76, 4,109.86 and 890.83 is: 1,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.76 : 4,109.86 = 890.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.76/4,109.86 = 890.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.76x = 4,109.86 × 890.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.76x = 3,661,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,192.83/2,739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.32

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