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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.91, 4,407.45 and 990.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.91, 4,407.45 and 990.67 is: 1,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.91 : 4,407.45 = 990.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.91/4,407.45 = 990.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.91x = 4,407.45 × 990.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.91x = 4,366,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,328.49/2,937.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.20

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