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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.29, 3,564.22 and 989.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.29, 3,564.22 and 989.58 is: 1,484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.29 : 3,564.22 = 989.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.29/3,564.22 = 989.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.29x = 3,564.22 × 989.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.29x = 3,527,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,080.83/2,375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.91

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