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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.04, 3,558.03 and 987.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.04, 3,558.03 and 987.34 is: 1,480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.04 : 3,558.03 = 987.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.04/3,558.03 = 987.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.04x = 3,558.03 × 987.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.04x = 3,512,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,985.34/2,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.37

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