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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.97, 3,565.25 and 990.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.97, 3,565.25 and 990.27 is: 1,485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.97 : 3,565.25 = 990.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.97/3,565.25 = 990.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.97x = 3,565.25 × 990.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.97x = 3,530,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,555.17/2,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.94

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