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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.83, 4,211.62 and 1,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.83, 4,211.62 and 1,990.28 is: 2,746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.83 : 4,211.62 = 1,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.83/4,211.62 = 1,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.83x = 4,211.62 × 1,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.83x = 8,382,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,382,308.61/3,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.65

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