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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.16, 3,564.22 and 988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.16, 3,564.22 and 988.56 is: 1,482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.16 : 3,564.22 = 988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.16/3,564.22 = 988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.16x = 3,564.22 × 988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.16x = 3,523,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,445.32/2,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.83

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