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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.04, 3,567.59 and 994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.04, 3,567.59 and 994.17 is: 1,490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.04 : 3,567.59 = 994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.04/3,567.59 = 994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.04x = 3,567.59 × 994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.04x = 3,546,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,790.95/2,380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.22

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