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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.67, 4,456.17 and 890.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.67, 4,456.17 and 890.46 is: 1,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.67 : 4,456.17 = 890.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.67/4,456.17 = 890.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.67x = 4,456.17 × 890.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.67x = 3,968,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,041.14/2,970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.74

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