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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.91, 3,567.41 and 994.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.91, 3,567.41 and 994.05 is: 1,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.91 : 3,567.41 = 994.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.91/3,567.41 = 994.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.91x = 3,567.41 × 994.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.91x = 3,546,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,178.94/2,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.05

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