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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.64, 4,125.72 and 1,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.64, 4,125.72 and 1,811.28 is: 2,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.64 : 4,125.72 = 1,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.64/4,125.72 = 1,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.64x = 4,125.72 × 1,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.64x = 7,472,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,834.12/2,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.74

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