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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.70, 4,484.19 and 1,530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.70, 4,484.19 and 1,530.87 is: 2,295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.70 : 4,484.19 = 1,530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.70/4,484.19 = 1,530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.70x = 4,484.19 × 1,530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.70x = 6,864,711.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,864,711.95/2,990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.35

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