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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.45, 4,335.93 and 810.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.45, 4,335.93 and 810.47 is: 1,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.45 : 4,335.93 = 810.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.45/4,335.93 = 810.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.45x = 4,335.93 × 810.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.45x = 3,514,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,152.03/2,890.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.78

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