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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.82, 4,333.59 and 1,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.82, 4,333.59 and 1,041.50 is: 1,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.82 : 4,333.59 = 1,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.82/4,333.59 = 1,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.82x = 4,333.59 × 1,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.82x = 4,513,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,433.99/2,890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.30

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