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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.98, 4,337.78 and 1,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.98, 4,337.78 and 1,135.50 is: 1,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.98 : 4,337.78 = 1,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.98/4,337.78 = 1,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.98x = 4,337.78 × 1,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.98x = 4,925,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,543.51/2,890.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.76

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