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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.28, 4,332.64 and 941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.28, 4,332.64 and 941.16 is: 1,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.28 : 4,332.64 = 941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.28/4,332.64 = 941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.28x = 4,332.64 × 941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.28x = 4,077,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,707.46/2,890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.83

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