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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.11, 3,554.10 and 982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.11, 3,554.10 and 982.56 is: 1,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.11 : 3,554.10 = 982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.11/3,554.10 = 982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.11x = 3,554.10 × 982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.11x = 3,492,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,112.81/2,369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.02

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