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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.26, 4,413.40 and 890.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.26, 4,413.40 and 890.26 is: 1,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.26 : 4,413.40 = 890.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.26/4,413.40 = 890.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.26x = 4,413.40 × 890.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.26x = 3,929,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,073.48/2,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.39

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