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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.74, 4,916.43 and 1,990.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.74, 4,916.43 and 1,990.82 is: 2,747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.74 : 4,916.43 = 1,990.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.74/4,916.43 = 1,990.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.74x = 4,916.43 × 1,990.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.74x = 9,787,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,787,739.46/3,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.25

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