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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.81, 4,622.58 and 890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.81, 4,622.58 and 890.64 is: 1,335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.81 : 4,622.58 = 890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.81/4,622.58 = 890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.81x = 4,622.58 × 890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.81x = 4,117,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,054.65/3,081.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.92

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