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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.61, 4,622.31 and 890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.61, 4,622.31 and 890.56 is: 1,335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.61 : 4,622.31 = 890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.61/4,622.31 = 890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.61x = 4,622.31 × 890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.61x = 4,116,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,444.39/3,081.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.81

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