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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.76, 4,336.14 and 943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.76, 4,336.14 and 943.16 is: 1,414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.76 : 4,336.14 = 943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.76/4,336.14 = 943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.76x = 4,336.14 × 943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.76x = 4,089,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,673.80/2,890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.74

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