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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.60, 3,560.98 and 989.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.60, 3,560.98 and 989.68 is: 1,483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.60 : 3,560.98 = 989.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.60/3,560.98 = 989.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.60x = 3,560.98 × 989.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.60x = 3,524,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,230.69/2,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.51

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