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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.02, 4,484.78 and 1,990.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.02, 4,484.78 and 1,990.56 is: 2,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.02 : 4,484.78 = 1,990.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.02/4,484.78 = 1,990.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.02x = 4,484.78 × 1,990.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.02x = 8,927,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,927,213.72/3,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.82

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