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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.91, 4,916.27 and 1,990.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.91, 4,916.27 and 1,990.70 is: 2,746.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.91 : 4,916.27 = 1,990.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.91/4,916.27 = 1,990.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.91x = 4,916.27 × 1,990.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.91x = 9,786,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,786,808.74/3,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.86

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