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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.31, 4,108.42 and 890.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.31, 4,108.42 and 890.32 is: 1,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.31 : 4,108.42 = 890.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.31/4,108.42 = 890.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.31x = 4,108.42 × 890.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.31x = 3,657,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,808.49/2,740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.82

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