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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.90, 4,337.43 and 1,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.90, 4,337.43 and 1,041.94 is: 1,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.90 : 4,337.43 = 1,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.90/4,337.43 = 1,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.90x = 4,337.43 × 1,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.90x = 4,519,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,341.81/2,890.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.30

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