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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.69, 4,296.83 and 890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.69, 4,296.83 and 890.27 is: 1,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.69 : 4,296.83 = 890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.69/4,296.83 = 890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.69x = 4,296.83 × 890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.69x = 3,825,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,317.36/2,864.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.33

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