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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.91, 4,118.01 and 990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.91, 4,118.01 and 990.68 is: 1,485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.91 : 4,118.01 = 990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.91/4,118.01 = 990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.91x = 4,118.01 × 990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.91x = 4,079,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,632.66/2,745.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.71

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