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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.37, 2,745.29 and 1,326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.37, 2,745.29 and 1,326.17 is: 1,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.37 : 2,745.29 = 1,326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.37/2,745.29 = 1,326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.37x = 2,745.29 × 1,326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.37x = 3,640,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,731.42/1,990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.17

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