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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.72, 4,915.29 and 1,990.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.72, 4,915.29 and 1,990.11 is: 2,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.72 : 4,915.29 = 1,990.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.72/4,915.29 = 1,990.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.72x = 4,915.29 × 1,990.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.72x = 9,781,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,967.78/3,561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.42

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