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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.95, 3,558.06 and 985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.95, 3,558.06 and 985.23 is: 1,477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.95 : 3,558.06 = 985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.95/3,558.06 = 985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.95x = 3,558.06 × 985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.95x = 3,505,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,507.45/2,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.90

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