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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.14, 3,566.62 and 990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.14, 3,566.62 and 990.12 is: 1,485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.14 : 3,566.62 = 990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.14/3,566.62 = 990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.14x = 3,566.62 × 990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.14x = 3,531,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,381.79/2,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.56

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