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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.49, 2,986.09 and 895.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.49, 2,986.09 and 895.37 is: 1,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.49 : 2,986.09 = 895.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.49/2,986.09 = 895.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.49x = 2,986.09 × 895.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.49x = 2,673,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,638.23/1,990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.21

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