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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.00, 3,949.45 and 990.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.00, 3,949.45 and 990.50 is: 1,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.00 : 3,949.45 = 990.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.00/3,949.45 = 990.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.00x = 3,949.45 × 990.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.00x = 3,911,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,908.00/2,635.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.60

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