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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.30, 4,126.75 and 2,492.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.30, 4,126.75 and 2,492.11 is: 3,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.30 : 4,126.75 = 2,492.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.30/4,126.75 = 2,492.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.30x = 4,126.75 × 2,492.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.30x = 10,284,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,284,281.85/2,990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.21

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