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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.56, 4,622.94 and 890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.56, 4,622.94 and 890.70 is: 1,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.56 : 4,622.94 = 890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.56/4,622.94 = 890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.56x = 4,622.94 × 890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.56x = 4,117,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,652.66/3,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.79

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