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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.08, 3,950.06 and 990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.08, 3,950.06 and 990.52 is: 1,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.08 : 3,950.06 = 990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.08/3,950.06 = 990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.08x = 3,950.06 × 990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.08x = 3,912,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,613.43/2,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.82

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