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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.93, 3,990.09 and 1,828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.93, 3,990.09 and 1,828.02 is: 2,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.93 : 3,990.09 = 1,828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.93/3,990.09 = 1,828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.93x = 3,990.09 × 1,828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.93x = 7,293,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,964.32/2,890.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.05

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