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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.14, 4,482.75 and 2,599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.14, 4,482.75 and 2,599.22 is: 3,896.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.14 : 4,482.75 = 2,599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.14/4,482.75 = 2,599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.14x = 4,482.75 × 2,599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.14x = 11,651,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,651,653.46/2,990.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.69

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