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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.64, 4,674.84 and 1,990.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.64, 4,674.84 and 1,990.76 is: 2,746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.64 : 4,674.84 = 1,990.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.64/4,674.84 = 1,990.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.64x = 4,674.84 × 1,990.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.64x = 9,306,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,306,484.48/3,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.38

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