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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.25, 4,446.36 and 990.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.25, 4,446.36 and 990.17 is: 1,484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.25 : 4,446.36 = 990.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.25/4,446.36 = 990.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.25x = 4,446.36 × 990.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.25x = 4,402,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,650.44/2,965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.75

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