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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,482.61, 4,806.26 and 1,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,482.61, 4,806.26 and 1,990.59 is: 2,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,482.61 : 4,806.26 = 1,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,482.61/4,806.26 = 1,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,482.61x = 4,806.26 × 1,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,482.61x = 9,567,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,272.58/3,482.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.16

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