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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.19, 3,947.35 and 990.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.19, 3,947.35 and 990.83 is: 1,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.19 : 3,947.35 = 990.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.19/3,947.35 = 990.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.19x = 3,947.35 × 990.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.19x = 3,911,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,140.46/2,633.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.32

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