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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.37, 3,558.92 and 986.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.37, 3,558.92 and 986.97 is: 1,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.37 : 3,558.92 = 986.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.37/3,558.92 = 986.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.37x = 3,558.92 × 986.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.37x = 3,512,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,542.34/2,374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.36

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