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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.52, 3,554.96 and 983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.52, 3,554.96 and 983.48 is: 1,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.52 : 3,554.96 = 983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.52/3,554.96 = 983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.52x = 3,554.96 × 983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.52x = 3,496,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,232.06/2,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.50

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