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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.16, 3,567.78 and 994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.16, 3,567.78 and 994.30 is: 1,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.16 : 3,567.78 = 994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.16/3,567.78 = 994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.16x = 3,567.78 × 994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.16x = 3,547,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,443.65/2,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.42

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