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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890, 4,335.01 and 942.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890, 4,335.01 and 942.21 is: 1,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890 : 4,335.01 = 942.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890/4,335.01 = 942.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890x = 4,335.01 × 942.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890x = 4,084,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,489.77/2,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.32

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