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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.68, 4,084.20 and 990.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.68, 4,084.20 and 990.84 is: 1,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.68 : 4,084.20 = 990.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.68/4,084.20 = 990.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.68x = 4,084.20 × 990.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.68x = 4,046,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,788.73/2,722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.33

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