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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.48, 4,493.04 and 2,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.48, 4,493.04 and 2,824.70 is: 4,243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.48 : 4,493.04 = 2,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.48/4,493.04 = 2,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.48x = 4,493.04 × 2,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.48x = 12,691,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,691,490.09/2,990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.96

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