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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.87, 3,564.81 and 990.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.87, 3,564.81 and 990.23 is: 1,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.87 : 3,564.81 = 990.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.87/3,564.81 = 990.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.87x = 3,564.81 × 990.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.87x = 3,529,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,963.98/2,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.76

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