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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.36, 2,985.40 and 836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.36, 2,985.40 and 836 is: 1,253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.36 : 2,985.40 = 836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.36/2,985.40 = 836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.36x = 2,985.40 × 836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.36x = 2,495,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,794.40/1,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.94

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