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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.08, 4,716.30 and 1,990.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.08, 4,716.30 and 1,990.76 is: 2,983.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.08 : 4,716.30 = 1,990.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.08/4,716.30 = 1,990.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.08x = 4,716.30 × 1,990.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.08x = 9,389,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,021.39/3,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.41

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