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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.46, 4,258.41 and 890.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.46, 4,258.41 and 890.68 is: 1,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.46 : 4,258.41 = 890.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.46/4,258.41 = 890.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.46x = 4,258.41 × 890.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.46x = 3,792,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,880.62/2,838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.25

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