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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.16, 3,677.22 and 990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.16, 3,677.22 and 990.92 is: 1,485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.16 : 3,677.22 = 990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.16/3,677.22 = 990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.16x = 3,677.22 × 990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.16x = 3,643,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,812.46/2,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.96

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