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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.38, 4,335.67 and 810.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.38, 4,335.67 and 810.57 is: 1,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.38 : 4,335.67 = 810.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.38/4,335.67 = 810.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.38x = 4,335.67 × 810.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.38x = 3,514,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,372.84/2,890.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.89

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