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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.62, 3,676.14 and 990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.62, 3,676.14 and 990.06 is: 1,483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.62 : 3,676.14 = 990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.62/3,676.14 = 990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.62x = 3,676.14 × 990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.62x = 3,639,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,599.17/2,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.96

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