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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.48, 4,336.40 and 1,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.48, 4,336.40 and 1,041.76 is: 1,562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.48 : 4,336.40 = 1,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.48/4,336.40 = 1,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.48x = 4,336.40 × 1,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.48x = 4,517,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,488.06/2,890.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.89

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