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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.27, 3,568.48 and 994.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.27, 3,568.48 and 994.67 is: 1,491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.27 : 3,568.48 = 994.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.27/3,568.48 = 994.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.27x = 3,568.48 × 994.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.27x = 3,549,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,439.67/2,380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.19

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