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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.87, 4,806.52 and 1,990.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.87, 4,806.52 and 1,990.72 is: 2,746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.87 : 4,806.52 = 1,990.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.87/4,806.52 = 1,990.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.87x = 4,806.52 × 1,990.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.87x = 9,568,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,568,435.49/3,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.50

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