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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.37, 4,335.31 and 810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.37, 4,335.31 and 810.20 is: 1,215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.37 : 4,335.31 = 810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.37/4,335.31 = 810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.37x = 4,335.31 × 810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.37x = 3,512,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,468.16/2,890.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.23

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