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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.18, 4,128.87 and 2,674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.18, 4,128.87 and 2,674.89 is: 3,693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.18 : 4,128.87 = 2,674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.18/4,128.87 = 2,674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.18x = 4,128.87 × 2,674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.18x = 11,044,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044,283.11/2,990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.51

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