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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.59, 4,081.44 and 990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.59, 4,081.44 and 990 is: 1,484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.59 : 4,081.44 = 990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.59/4,081.44 = 990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.59x = 4,081.44 × 990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.59x = 4,040,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,625.60/2,722.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.11

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