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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.54, 3,565.08 and 990.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.54, 3,565.08 and 990.54 is: 1,485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.54 : 3,565.08 = 990.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.54/3,565.08 = 990.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.54x = 3,565.08 × 990.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.54x = 3,531,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,354.34/2,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.92

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