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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.84, 3,567.41 and 991.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.84, 3,567.41 and 991.83 is: 1,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.84 : 3,567.41 = 991.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.84/3,567.41 = 991.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.84x = 3,567.41 × 991.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.84x = 3,538,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,248.90/2,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.01

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