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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.91, 4,667.12 and 890.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.91, 4,667.12 and 890.67 is: 1,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.91 : 4,667.12 = 890.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.91/4,667.12 = 890.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.91x = 4,667.12 × 890.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.91x = 4,156,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,866.00/3,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.79

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