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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.65, 2,746.98 and 1,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.65, 2,746.98 and 1,106.40 is: 1,526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.65 : 2,746.98 = 1,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.65/2,746.98 = 1,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.65x = 2,746.98 × 1,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.65x = 3,039,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,258.67/1,990.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.77

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