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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.83, 4,485.72 and 910.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.83, 4,485.72 and 910.33 is: 1,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.83 : 4,485.72 = 910.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.83/4,485.72 = 910.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.83x = 4,485.72 × 910.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.83x = 4,083,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,480.94/2,990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.33

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