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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.43, 3,677.55 and 990.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.43, 3,677.55 and 990.37 is: 1,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.43 : 3,677.55 = 990.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.43/3,677.55 = 990.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.43x = 3,677.55 × 990.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.43x = 3,642,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,135.19/2,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.72

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