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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.89, 4,108.96 and 890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.89, 4,108.96 and 890.56 is: 1,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.89 : 4,108.96 = 890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.89/4,108.96 = 890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.89x = 4,108.96 × 890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.89x = 3,659,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,281.67/2,739.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.56

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