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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.03, 4,121.33 and 2,149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.03, 4,121.33 and 2,149.38 is: 2,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.03 : 4,121.33 = 2,149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.03/4,121.33 = 2,149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.03x = 4,121.33 × 2,149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.03x = 8,858,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,293.53/2,990.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.62

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