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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.58, 7,350.29 and 1,390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.58, 7,350.29 and 1,390.89 is: 2,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.58 : 7,350.29 = 1,390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.58/7,350.29 = 1,390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.58x = 7,350.29 × 1,390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.58x = 10,223,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,444.86/4,900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.17

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