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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.49, 4,338.77 and 2,070.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.49, 4,338.77 and 2,070.36 is: 3,107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.49 : 4,338.77 = 2,070.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.49/4,338.77 = 2,070.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.49x = 4,338.77 × 2,070.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.49x = 8,982,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982,805.51/2,890.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.72

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