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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.56, 4,484.84 and 1,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.56, 4,484.84 and 1,141.24 is: 1,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.56 : 4,484.84 = 1,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.56/4,484.84 = 1,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.56x = 4,484.84 × 1,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.56x = 5,118,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,278.80/2,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.48

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