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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.57, 3,566.97 and 990.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.57, 3,566.97 and 990.45 is: 1,485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.57 : 3,566.97 = 990.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.57/3,566.97 = 990.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.57x = 3,566.97 × 990.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.57x = 3,532,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,905.44/2,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.93

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