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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.57, 3,567.26 and 990.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.57, 3,567.26 and 990.53 is: 1,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.57 : 3,567.26 = 990.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.57/3,567.26 = 990.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.57x = 3,567.26 × 990.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.57x = 3,533,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,478.05/2,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.18

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