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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.07, 4,083.09 and 990.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.07, 4,083.09 and 990.70 is: 1,486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.07 : 4,083.09 = 990.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.07/4,083.09 = 990.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.07x = 4,083.09 × 990.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.07x = 4,045,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,096.85/2,722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.04

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