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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.61, 2,944.49 and 990.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.61, 2,944.49 and 990.99 is: 1,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.61 : 2,944.49 = 990.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.61/2,944.49 = 990.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.61x = 2,944.49 × 990.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.61x = 2,917,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,955.19/1,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.26

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