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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.64, 4,716.30 and 1,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.64, 4,716.30 and 1,990.04 is: 2,983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.64 : 4,716.30 = 1,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.64/4,716.30 = 1,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.64x = 4,716.30 × 1,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.64x = 9,385,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,385,625.65/3,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.69

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