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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.72, 4,486.25 and 910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.72, 4,486.25 and 910.80 is: 1,366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.72 : 4,486.25 = 910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.72/4,486.25 = 910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.72x = 4,486.25 × 910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.72x = 4,086,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,076.50/2,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.25

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