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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.59, 2,745.02 and 1,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.59, 2,745.02 and 1,691.50 is: 2,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.59 : 2,745.02 = 1,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.59/2,745.02 = 1,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.59x = 2,745.02 × 1,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.59x = 4,643,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,201.33/1,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.58

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