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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.33, 4,667.75 and 890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.33, 4,667.75 and 890.20 is: 1,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.33 : 4,667.75 = 890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.33/4,667.75 = 890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.33x = 4,667.75 × 890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.33x = 4,155,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,235.77/3,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.52

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