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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.25, 4,128.06 and 1,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.25, 4,128.06 and 1,795.91 is: 2,479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.25 : 4,128.06 = 1,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.25/4,128.06 = 1,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.25x = 4,128.06 × 1,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.25x = 7,413,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,603.59/2,990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.26

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