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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.65, 4,456.72 and 890.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.65, 4,456.72 and 890.65 is: 1,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.65 : 4,456.72 = 890.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.65/4,456.72 = 890.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.65x = 4,456.72 × 890.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.65x = 3,969,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,377.67/2,970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.20

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