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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.78, 7,365.58 and 1,990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.78, 7,365.58 and 1,990.13 is: 2,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.78 : 7,365.58 = 1,990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.78/7,365.58 = 1,990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.78x = 7,365.58 × 1,990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.78x = 14,658,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658,475.16/4,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.57

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