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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.67, 3,706.01 and 990.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.67, 3,706.01 and 990.56 is: 1,485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.67 : 3,706.01 = 990.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.67/3,706.01 = 990.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.67x = 3,706.01 × 990.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.67x = 3,671,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,025.27/2,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.84

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