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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.39, 4,846.48 and 890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.39, 4,846.48 and 890.82 is: 1,336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.39 : 4,846.48 = 890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.39/4,846.48 = 890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.39x = 4,846.48 × 890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.39x = 4,317,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,339.09/3,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.06

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