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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.74, 3,951.03 and 990.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.74, 3,951.03 and 990.41 is: 1,485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.74 : 3,951.03 = 990.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.74/3,951.03 = 990.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.74x = 3,951.03 × 990.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.74x = 3,913,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,139.62/2,633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.78

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