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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.32, 3,660.24 and 1,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.32, 3,660.24 and 1,990.12 is: 2,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.32 : 3,660.24 = 1,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.32/3,660.24 = 1,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.32x = 3,660.24 × 1,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.32x = 7,284,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,316.83/2,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.33

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