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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.85, 4,336.95 and 943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.85, 4,336.95 and 943.07 is: 1,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.85 : 4,336.95 = 943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.85/4,336.95 = 943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.85x = 4,336.95 × 943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.85x = 4,090,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,047.44/2,890.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.83

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