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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.57, 3,759.99 and 1,990.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.57, 3,759.99 and 1,990.89 is: 2,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.57 : 3,759.99 = 1,990.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.57/3,759.99 = 1,990.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.57x = 3,759.99 × 1,990.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.57x = 7,485,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485,719.03/2,507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.25

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