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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.92, 4,108.84 and 890.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.92, 4,108.84 and 890.53 is: 1,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.92 : 4,108.84 = 890.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.92/4,108.84 = 890.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.92x = 4,108.84 × 890.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.92x = 3,659,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,032.79/2,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.45

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