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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.15, 4,622.70 and 890.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.15, 4,622.70 and 890.29 is: 1,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.15 : 4,622.70 = 890.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.15/4,622.70 = 890.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.15x = 4,622.70 × 890.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.15x = 4,115,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,543.58/3,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.28

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