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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.90, 4,256.58 and 890.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.90, 4,256.58 and 890.12 is: 1,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.90 : 4,256.58 = 890.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.90/4,256.58 = 890.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.90x = 4,256.58 × 890.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.90x = 3,788,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,866.99/2,837.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.10

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