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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.64, 3,560.42 and 988.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.64, 3,560.42 and 988.11 is: 1,480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.64 : 3,560.42 = 988.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.64/3,560.42 = 988.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.64x = 3,560.42 × 988.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.64x = 3,518,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,089.08/2,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.90

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