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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.51, 4,482.72 and 1,428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.51, 4,482.72 and 1,428.22 is: 2,140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.51 : 4,482.72 = 1,428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.51/4,482.72 = 1,428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.51x = 4,482.72 × 1,428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.51x = 6,402,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402,310.36/2,990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.88

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