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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.08, 4,122.24 and 2,820.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.08, 4,122.24 and 2,820.48 is: 3,888.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.08 : 4,122.24 = 2,820.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.08/4,122.24 = 2,820.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.08x = 4,122.24 × 2,820.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.08x = 11,626,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,626,695.48/2,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.42

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