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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.48, 4,124.00 and 2,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.48, 4,124.00 and 2,281.07 is: 3,145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.48 : 4,124.00 = 2,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.48/4,124.00 = 2,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.48x = 4,124.00 × 2,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.48x = 9,407,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,407,117.76/2,990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.69

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