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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.63, 3,432.42 and 990.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.63, 3,432.42 and 990.39 is: 1,484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.63 : 3,432.42 = 990.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.63/3,432.42 = 990.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.63x = 3,432.42 × 990.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.63x = 3,399,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,434.44/2,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.71

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