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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.73, 4,337.37 and 2,766.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.73, 4,337.37 and 2,766.17 is: 4,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.73 : 4,337.37 = 2,766.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.73/4,337.37 = 2,766.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.73x = 4,337.37 × 2,766.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.73x = 11,997,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,997,913.62/2,890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.48

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