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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.72, 4,126.60 and 1,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.72, 4,126.60 and 1,811.11 is: 2,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.72 : 4,126.60 = 1,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.72/4,126.60 = 1,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.72x = 4,126.60 × 1,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.72x = 7,473,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,716.02/2,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.97

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