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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.99, 3,565.92 and 989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.99, 3,565.92 and 989.64 is: 1,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.99 : 3,565.92 = 989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.99/3,565.92 = 989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.99x = 3,565.92 × 989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.99x = 3,528,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,977.07/2,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.64

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