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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.92, 3,565.70 and 991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.92, 3,565.70 and 991.56 is: 1,486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.92 : 3,565.70 = 991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.92/3,565.70 = 991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.92x = 3,565.70 × 991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.92x = 3,535,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,605.49/2,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.85

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