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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.03, 4,083.05 and 990.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.03, 4,083.05 and 990.79 is: 1,486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.03 : 4,083.05 = 990.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.03/4,083.05 = 990.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.03x = 4,083.05 × 990.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.03x = 4,045,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,445.11/2,722.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.19

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