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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.56, 4,126.83 and 1,646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.56, 4,126.83 and 1,646.13 is: 2,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.56 : 4,126.83 = 1,646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.56/4,126.83 = 1,646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.56x = 4,126.83 × 1,646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.56x = 6,793,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,793,289.37/2,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.58

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