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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.59, 3,553.65 and 984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.59, 3,553.65 and 984.60 is: 1,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.59 : 3,553.65 = 984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.59/3,553.65 = 984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.59x = 3,553.65 × 984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.59x = 3,498,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,923.79/2,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.22

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