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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.32, 3,565.09 and 989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.32, 3,565.09 and 989.20 is: 1,484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.32 : 3,565.09 = 989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.32/3,565.09 = 989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.32x = 3,565.09 × 989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.32x = 3,526,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,569.20/2,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.05

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