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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.99, 4,110.38 and 890.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.99, 4,110.38 and 890.51 is: 1,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.99 : 4,110.38 = 890.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.99/4,110.38 = 890.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.99x = 4,110.38 × 890.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.99x = 3,660,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,309.49/2,739.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.88

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