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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.66, 3,555.09 and 984.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.66, 3,555.09 and 984.05 is: 1,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.66 : 3,555.09 = 984.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.66/3,555.09 = 984.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.66x = 3,555.09 × 984.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.66x = 3,498,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,381.87/2,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.33

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