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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.92, 3,566.89 and 990.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.92, 3,566.89 and 990.39 is: 1,485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.92 : 3,566.89 = 990.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.92/3,566.89 = 990.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.92x = 3,566.89 × 990.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.92x = 3,532,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,612.19/2,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.59

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