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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.37, 4,257.98 and 890.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.37, 4,257.98 and 890.38 is: 1,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.37 : 4,257.98 = 890.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.37/4,257.98 = 890.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.37x = 4,257.98 × 890.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.37x = 3,791,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,194.49/2,838.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.70

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