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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.17, 3,570.84 and 994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.17, 3,570.84 and 994.56 is: 1,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.17 : 3,570.84 = 994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.17/3,570.84 = 994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.17x = 3,570.84 × 994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.17x = 3,551,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,414.63/2,380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.08

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