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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.33, 3,553.83 and 982.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.33, 3,553.83 and 982.15 is: 1,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.33 : 3,553.83 = 982.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.33/3,553.83 = 982.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.33x = 3,553.83 × 982.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.33x = 3,490,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,376.37/2,369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.15

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