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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.82, 4,623.60 and 890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.82, 4,623.60 and 890.74 is: 1,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.82 : 4,623.60 = 890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.82/4,623.60 = 890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.82x = 4,623.60 × 890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.82x = 4,118,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,425.46/3,081.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.36

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