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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.44, 4,700.73 and 1,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.44, 4,700.73 and 1,990.20 is: 2,746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.44 : 4,700.73 = 1,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.44/4,700.73 = 1,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.44x = 4,700.73 × 1,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.44x = 9,355,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,355,392.85/3,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.38

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