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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.91, 4,406.61 and 990.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.91, 4,406.61 and 990.86 is: 1,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.91 : 4,406.61 = 990.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.91/4,406.61 = 990.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.91x = 4,406.61 × 990.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.91x = 4,366,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,333.58/2,938.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.70

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