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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.35, 4,622.67 and 890.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.35, 4,622.67 and 890.49 is: 1,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.35 : 4,622.67 = 890.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.35/4,622.67 = 890.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.35x = 4,622.67 × 890.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.35x = 4,116,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,441.41/3,082.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.49

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