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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.35, 3,564.95 and 989.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.35, 3,564.95 and 989.86 is: 1,484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.35 : 3,564.95 = 989.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.35/3,564.95 = 989.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.35x = 3,564.95 × 989.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.35x = 3,528,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,804.26/2,377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.34

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