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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.14, 4,622.50 and 890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.14, 4,622.50 and 890.04 is: 1,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.14 : 4,622.50 = 890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.14/4,622.50 = 890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.14x = 4,622.50 × 890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.14x = 4,114,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,209.90/3,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.29

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