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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.84, 3,559.96 and 985.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.84, 3,559.96 and 985.94 is: 1,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.84 : 3,559.96 = 985.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.84/3,559.96 = 985.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.84x = 3,559.96 × 985.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.84x = 3,509,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,906.96/2,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.20

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