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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.71, 2,746.71 and 1,392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.71, 2,746.71 and 1,392.46 is: 1,921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.71 : 2,746.71 = 1,392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.71/2,746.71 = 1,392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.71x = 2,746.71 × 1,392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.71x = 3,824,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,676.94/1,990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.26

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