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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.92, 3,567.92 and 994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.92, 3,567.92 and 994.28 is: 1,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.92 : 3,567.92 = 994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.92/3,567.92 = 994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.92x = 3,567.92 × 994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.92x = 3,547,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,488.69/2,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.59

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