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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.70, 4,333.54 and 1,407.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.70, 4,333.54 and 1,407.86 is: 2,110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.70 : 4,333.54 = 1,407.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.70/4,333.54 = 1,407.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.70x = 4,333.54 × 1,407.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.70x = 6,101,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,017.62/2,890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.57

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