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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.91, 3,555.88 and 983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.91, 3,555.88 and 983.56 is: 1,475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.91 : 3,555.88 = 983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.91/3,555.88 = 983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.91x = 3,555.88 × 983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.91x = 3,497,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,421.33/2,369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.76

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