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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.88, 4,336.38 and 943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.88, 4,336.38 and 943.07 is: 1,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.88 : 4,336.38 = 943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.88/4,336.38 = 943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.88x = 4,336.38 × 943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.88x = 4,089,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,520.73/2,890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.63

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