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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.79, 3,564.97 and 990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.79, 3,564.97 and 990.08 is: 1,485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.79 : 3,564.97 = 990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.79/3,564.97 = 990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.79x = 3,564.97 × 990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.79x = 3,529,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,605.50/2,375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.66

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