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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.92, 4,414.29 and 890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.92, 4,414.29 and 890.92 is: 1,336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.92 : 4,414.29 = 890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.92/4,414.29 = 890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.92x = 4,414.29 × 890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.92x = 3,932,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,779.25/2,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.35

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