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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.83, 3,974.31 and 1,090.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.83, 3,974.31 and 1,090.07 is: 1,633.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.83 : 3,974.31 = 1,090.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.83/3,974.31 = 1,090.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.83x = 3,974.31 × 1,090.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.83x = 4,332,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,276.10/2,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.69

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