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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.07, 3,568.01 and 991.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.07, 3,568.01 and 991.03 is: 1,486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.07 : 3,568.01 = 991.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.07/3,568.01 = 991.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.07x = 3,568.01 × 991.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.07x = 3,536,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,004.95/2,378.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.92

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