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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.43, 4,335.65 and 2,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.43, 4,335.65 and 2,277.38 is: 3,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.43 : 4,335.65 = 2,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.43/4,335.65 = 2,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.43x = 4,335.65 × 2,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.43x = 9,873,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,873,889.53/2,890.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.07

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