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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.32, 3,559.07 and 985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.32, 3,559.07 and 985.24 is: 1,478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.32 : 3,559.07 = 985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.32/3,559.07 = 985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.32x = 3,559.07 × 985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.32x = 3,506,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,538.13/2,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.11

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