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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.22, 4,125.38 and 1,870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.22, 4,125.38 and 1,870.73 is: 2,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.22 : 4,125.38 = 1,870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.22/4,125.38 = 1,870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.22x = 4,125.38 × 1,870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.22x = 7,717,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,472.13/2,990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.90

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