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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.07, 3,676.59 and 990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.07, 3,676.59 and 990.20 is: 1,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.07 : 3,676.59 = 990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.07/3,676.59 = 990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.07x = 3,676.59 × 990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.07x = 3,640,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,568.61/2,451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.30

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