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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.74, 2,747.31 and 1,244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.74, 2,747.31 and 1,244.13 is: 1,716.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.74 : 2,747.31 = 1,244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.74/2,747.31 = 1,244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.74x = 2,747.31 × 1,244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.74x = 3,418,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,010.79/1,990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.95

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