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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.78, 4,856.81 and 2,990.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.78, 4,856.81 and 2,990.81 is: 4,126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.78 : 4,856.81 = 2,990.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.78/4,856.81 = 2,990.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.78x = 4,856.81 × 2,990.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.78x = 14,525,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,756.68/3,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.89

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