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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.27, 4,335 and 942.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.27, 4,335 and 942.49 is: 1,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.27 : 4,335 = 942.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.27/4,335 = 942.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.27x = 4,335 × 942.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.27x = 4,085,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,694.15/2,890.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.60

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