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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.93, 3,565.01 and 989.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.93, 3,565.01 and 989.42 is: 1,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.93 : 3,565.01 = 989.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.93/3,565.01 = 989.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.93x = 3,565.01 × 989.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.93x = 3,527,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,276.84/2,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.59

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