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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.35, 3,553.41 and 983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.35, 3,553.41 and 983.08 is: 1,474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.35 : 3,553.41 = 983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.35/3,553.41 = 983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.35x = 3,553.41 × 983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.35x = 3,493,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,286.30/2,369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.36

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