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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.28, 4,117.56 and 990.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.28, 4,117.56 and 990.10 is: 1,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.28 : 4,117.56 = 990.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.28/4,117.56 = 990.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.28x = 4,117.56 × 990.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.28x = 4,076,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,796.16/2,745.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.02

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