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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.85, 4,668.35 and 890.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.85, 4,668.35 and 890.59 is: 1,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.85 : 4,668.35 = 890.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.85/4,668.35 = 890.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.85x = 4,668.35 × 890.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.85x = 4,157,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,585.83/3,111.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.05

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