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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.94, 3,557.88 and 987.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.94, 3,557.88 and 987.23 is: 1,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.94 : 3,557.88 = 987.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.94/3,557.88 = 987.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.94x = 3,557.88 × 987.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.94x = 3,512,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,428.08/2,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.20

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