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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.73, 4,335.75 and 916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.73, 4,335.75 and 916.36 is: 1,374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.73 : 4,335.75 = 916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.73/4,335.75 = 916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.73x = 4,335.75 × 916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.73x = 3,973,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,097.03/2,890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.43

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