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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.92, 3,563.89 and 988.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.92, 3,563.89 and 988.39 is: 1,482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.92 : 3,563.89 = 988.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.92/3,563.89 = 988.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.92x = 3,563.89 × 988.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.92x = 3,522,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,513.24/2,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.59

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