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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.76, 4,486.07 and 910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.76, 4,486.07 and 910.68 is: 1,366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.76 : 4,486.07 = 910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.76/4,486.07 = 910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.76x = 4,486.07 × 910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.76x = 4,085,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,379.79/2,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.00

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