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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.61, 3,951.48 and 990.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.61, 3,951.48 and 990.63 is: 1,486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.61 : 3,951.48 = 990.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.61/3,951.48 = 990.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.61x = 3,951.48 × 990.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.61x = 3,914,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,458.35/2,633.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.34

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