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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.95, 4,407.23 and 990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.95, 4,407.23 and 990.30 is: 1,485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.95 : 4,407.23 = 990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.95/4,407.23 = 990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.95x = 4,407.23 × 990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.95x = 4,364,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,498.87/2,937.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.56

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