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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.57, 3,565.47 and 989.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.57, 3,565.47 and 989.45 is: 1,484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.57 : 3,565.47 = 989.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.57/3,565.47 = 989.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.57x = 3,565.47 × 989.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.57x = 3,527,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,831.52/2,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.42

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