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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.73, 4,487.05 and 911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.73, 4,487.05 and 911.13 is: 1,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.73 : 4,487.05 = 911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.73/4,487.05 = 911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.73x = 4,487.05 × 911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.73x = 4,088,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,287.01/2,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.99

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