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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.54, 3,563.38 and 988.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.54, 3,563.38 and 988.96 is: 1,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.54 : 3,563.38 = 988.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.54/3,563.38 = 988.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.54x = 3,563.38 × 988.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.54x = 3,524,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,040.28/2,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.47

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