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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.04, 3,553.53 and 984.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.04, 3,553.53 and 984.33 is: 1,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.04 : 3,553.53 = 984.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.04/3,553.53 = 984.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.04x = 3,553.53 × 984.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.04x = 3,497,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,846.18/2,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.86

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