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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.76, 4,488.49 and 2,072.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.76, 4,488.49 and 2,072.77 is: 3,110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.76 : 4,488.49 = 2,072.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.76/4,488.49 = 2,072.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.76x = 4,488.49 × 2,072.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.76x = 9,303,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,615.62/2,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.79

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