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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.34, 4,455.50 and 890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.34, 4,455.50 and 890.56 is: 1,335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.34 : 4,455.50 = 890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.34/4,455.50 = 890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.34x = 4,455.50 × 890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.34x = 3,967,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,891.20/2,970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.84

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