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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.21, 4,446.31 and 990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.21, 4,446.31 and 990.13 is: 1,484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.21 : 4,446.31 = 990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.21/4,446.31 = 990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.21x = 4,446.31 × 990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.21x = 4,402,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,424.92/2,965.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.69

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