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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.92, 3,564.20 and 990.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.92, 3,564.20 and 990.56 is: 1,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.92 : 3,564.20 = 990.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.92/3,564.20 = 990.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.92x = 3,564.20 × 990.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.92x = 3,530,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,553.95/2,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.35

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