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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.70, 3,566.16 and 990.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.70, 3,566.16 and 990.02 is: 1,486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.70 : 3,566.16 = 990.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.70/3,566.16 = 990.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.70x = 3,566.16 × 990.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.70x = 3,530,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,569.72/2,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.12

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