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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.64, 2,984.52 and 895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.64, 2,984.52 and 895.52 is: 1,342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.64 : 2,984.52 = 895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.64/2,984.52 = 895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.64x = 2,984.52 × 895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.64x = 2,672,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,697.35/1,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.63

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