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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.26, 3,553.06 and 982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.26, 3,553.06 and 982.70 is: 1,474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.26 : 3,553.06 = 982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.26/3,553.06 = 982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.26x = 3,553.06 × 982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.26x = 3,491,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,592.06/2,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.33

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