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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.41, 3,565.22 and 990.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.41, 3,565.22 and 990.81 is: 1,486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.41 : 3,565.22 = 990.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.41/3,565.22 = 990.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.41x = 3,565.22 × 990.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.41x = 3,532,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,450.67/2,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.47

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