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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.69, 3,973.88 and 1,090.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.69, 3,973.88 and 1,090.13 is: 1,634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.69 : 3,973.88 = 1,090.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.69/3,973.88 = 1,090.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.69x = 3,973.88 × 1,090.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.69x = 4,332,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,020.48/2,649.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.92

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