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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.53, 4,484.43 and 1,603.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.53, 4,484.43 and 1,603.51 is: 2,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.53 : 4,484.43 = 1,603.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.53/4,484.43 = 1,603.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.53x = 4,484.43 × 1,603.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.53x = 7,190,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,190,828.35/2,990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.53

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