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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.69, 4,336.72 and 942.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.69, 4,336.72 and 942.89 is: 1,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.69 : 4,336.72 = 942.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.69/4,336.72 = 942.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.69x = 4,336.72 × 942.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.69x = 4,089,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,025.88/2,890.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.55

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