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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.28, 3,676.93 and 990.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.28, 3,676.93 and 990.45 is: 1,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.28 : 3,676.93 = 990.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.28/3,676.93 = 990.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.28x = 3,676.93 × 990.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.28x = 3,641,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,815.32/2,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.68

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