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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.44, 2,746.50 and 1,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.44, 2,746.50 and 1,370.28 is: 1,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.44 : 2,746.50 = 1,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.44/2,746.50 = 1,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.44x = 2,746.50 × 1,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.44x = 3,763,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,474.02/1,990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.77

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