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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.12, 3,562.25 and 990.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.12, 3,562.25 and 990.49 is: 1,484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.12 : 3,562.25 = 990.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.12/3,562.25 = 990.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.12x = 3,562.25 × 990.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.12x = 3,528,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,373.00/2,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.93

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