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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.48, 4,623.21 and 890.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.48, 4,623.21 and 890.68 is: 1,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.48 : 4,623.21 = 890.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.48/4,623.21 = 890.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.48x = 4,623.21 × 890.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.48x = 4,117,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,800.68/3,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.87

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