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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.73, 4,466.95 and 2,708.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.73, 4,466.95 and 2,708.87 is: 4,045.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.73 : 4,466.95 = 2,708.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.73/4,466.95 = 2,708.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.73x = 4,466.95 × 2,708.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.73x = 12,100,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,100,373.30/2,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.97

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