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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.64, 3,564.54 and 992.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.64, 3,564.54 and 992.03 is: 1,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.64 : 3,564.54 = 992.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.64/3,564.54 = 992.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.64x = 3,564.54 × 992.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.64x = 3,536,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,112.79/2,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.23

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