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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.85, 4,125.76 and 1,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.85, 4,125.76 and 1,994.84 is: 2,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.85 : 4,125.76 = 1,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.85/4,125.76 = 1,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.85x = 4,125.76 × 1,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.85x = 8,230,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,231.08/2,990.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.80

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