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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.06, 4,405.79 and 990.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.06, 4,405.79 and 990.63 is: 1,486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.06 : 4,405.79 = 990.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.06/4,405.79 = 990.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.06x = 4,405.79 × 990.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.06x = 4,364,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,510.22/2,937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.01

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