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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.40, 3,594.52 and 990.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.40, 3,594.52 and 990.78 is: 1,486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.40 : 3,594.52 = 990.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.40/3,594.52 = 990.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.40x = 3,594.52 × 990.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.40x = 3,561,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,378.53/2,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.14

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