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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.89, 4,486.60 and 910.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.89, 4,486.60 and 910.85 is: 1,366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.89 : 4,486.60 = 910.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.89/4,486.60 = 910.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.89x = 4,486.60 × 910.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.89x = 4,086,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,622.22/2,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.36

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