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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.23, 4,915.83 and 1,990.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.23, 4,915.83 and 1,990.02 is: 2,746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.23 : 4,915.83 = 1,990.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.23/4,915.83 = 1,990.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.23x = 4,915.83 × 1,990.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.23x = 9,782,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,600.02/3,562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.20

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