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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.08, 4,484.60 and 909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.08, 4,484.60 and 909.58 is: 1,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.08 : 4,484.60 = 909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.08/4,484.60 = 909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.08x = 4,484.60 × 909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.08x = 4,079,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,075.50/2,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.21

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