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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.41, 3,130.11 and 990.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.41, 3,130.11 and 990.21 is: 1,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.41 : 3,130.11 = 990.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.41/3,130.11 = 990.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.41x = 3,130.11 × 990.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.41x = 3,099,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,466.22/2,086.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.55

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