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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.34, 3,554.04 and 984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.34, 3,554.04 and 984.63 is: 1,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.34 : 3,554.04 = 984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.34/3,554.04 = 984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.34x = 3,554.04 × 984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.34x = 3,499,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,414.41/2,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.33

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