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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.70, 4,336.05 and 943.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.70, 4,336.05 and 943.10 is: 1,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.70 : 4,336.05 = 943.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.70/4,336.05 = 943.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.70x = 4,336.05 × 943.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.70x = 4,089,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,328.76/2,890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.65

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