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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.28, 3,794.24 and 990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.28, 3,794.24 and 990.40 is: 1,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.28 : 3,794.24 = 990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.28/3,794.24 = 990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.28x = 3,794.24 × 990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.28x = 3,757,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,815.30/2,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.73

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