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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.95, 4,915.33 and 1,990.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.95, 4,915.33 and 1,990.01 is: 2,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.95 : 4,915.33 = 1,990.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.95/4,915.33 = 1,990.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.95x = 4,915.33 × 1,990.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.95x = 9,781,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,526.30/3,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.12

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