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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.07, 3,555.71 and 982.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.07, 3,555.71 and 982.95 is: 1,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.07 : 3,555.71 = 982.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.07/3,555.71 = 982.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.07x = 3,555.71 × 982.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.07x = 3,495,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,085.14/2,370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.68

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