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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.38, 3,554.05 and 984.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.38, 3,554.05 and 984.67 is: 1,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.38 : 3,554.05 = 984.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.38/3,554.05 = 984.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.38x = 3,554.05 × 984.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.38x = 3,499,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,576.90/2,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.38

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