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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.80, 3,218.18 and 990.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.80, 3,218.18 and 990.44 is: 1,485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.80 : 3,218.18 = 990.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.80/3,218.18 = 990.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.80x = 3,218.18 × 990.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.80x = 3,187,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,414.20/2,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.42

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