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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.95, 3,565.43 and 991.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.95, 3,565.43 and 991.26 is: 1,486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.95 : 3,565.43 = 991.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.95/3,565.43 = 991.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.95x = 3,565.43 × 991.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.95x = 3,534,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,274.72/2,376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.89

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