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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.63, 3,568.59 and 991.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.63, 3,568.59 and 991.51 is: 1,487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.63 : 3,568.59 = 991.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.63/3,568.59 = 991.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.63x = 3,568.59 × 991.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.63x = 3,538,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,283.75/2,378.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.53

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