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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.20, 3,555.56 and 983.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.20, 3,555.56 and 983.35 is: 1,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.20 : 3,555.56 = 983.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.20/3,555.56 = 983.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.20x = 3,555.56 × 983.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.20x = 3,496,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,366.83/2,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.14

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