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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.05, 4,257.75 and 890.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.05, 4,257.75 and 890.25 is: 1,335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.05 : 4,257.75 = 890.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.05/4,257.75 = 890.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.05x = 4,257.75 × 890.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.05x = 3,790,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,457.08/2,838.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.59

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