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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.92, 3,563.88 and 989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.92, 3,563.88 and 989.32 is: 1,483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.92 : 3,563.88 = 989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.92/3,563.88 = 989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.92x = 3,563.88 × 989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.92x = 3,525,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,817.76/2,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.98

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