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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.69, 4,447.02 and 990.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.69, 4,447.02 and 990.62 is: 1,485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.69 : 4,447.02 = 990.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.69/4,447.02 = 990.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.69x = 4,447.02 × 990.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.69x = 4,405,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,284.72/2,965.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.42

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