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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.81, 4,336.13 and 810.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.81, 4,336.13 and 810.83 is: 1,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.81 : 4,336.13 = 810.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.81/4,336.13 = 810.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.81x = 4,336.13 × 810.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.81x = 3,515,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,852.76/2,890.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.22

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