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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.65, 4,123.79 and 2,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.65, 4,123.79 and 2,046.60 is: 2,822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.65 : 4,123.79 = 2,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.65/4,123.79 = 2,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.65x = 4,123.79 × 2,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.65x = 8,439,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,728.00/2,990.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.04

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