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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.21, 3,561.98 and 988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.21, 3,561.98 and 988.20 is: 1,482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.21 : 3,561.98 = 988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.21/3,561.98 = 988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.21x = 3,561.98 × 988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.21x = 3,519,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,943.70/2,374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.57

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