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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.32, 3,562.94 and 990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.32, 3,562.94 and 990.60 is: 1,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.32 : 3,562.94 = 990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.32/3,562.94 = 990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.32x = 3,562.94 × 990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.32x = 3,529,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,443.41/2,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.26

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