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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.35, 4,486.74 and 1,236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.35, 4,486.74 and 1,236.81 is: 1,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.35 : 4,486.74 = 1,236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.35/4,486.74 = 1,236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.35x = 4,486.74 × 1,236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.35x = 5,549,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549,244.90/2,990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.72

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