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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.63, 2,968.57 and 1,744.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.63, 2,968.57 and 1,744.97 is: 2,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.63 : 2,968.57 = 1,744.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.63/2,968.57 = 1,744.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.63x = 2,968.57 × 1,744.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.63x = 5,180,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,068.65/1,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.23

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