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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.14, 3,568.12 and 991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.14, 3,568.12 and 991.12 is: 1,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.14 : 3,568.12 = 991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.14/3,568.12 = 991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.14x = 3,568.12 × 991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.14x = 3,536,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,435.09/2,378.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.06

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