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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.22, 3,216.81 and 990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.22, 3,216.81 and 990.06 is: 1,485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.22 : 3,216.81 = 990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.22/3,216.81 = 990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.22x = 3,216.81 × 990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.22x = 3,184,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,834.91/2,144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.31

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