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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.39, 3,557.07 and 986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.39, 3,557.07 and 986.69 is: 1,479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.39 : 3,557.07 = 986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.39/3,557.07 = 986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.39x = 3,557.07 × 986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.39x = 3,509,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,707.61/2,372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.40

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