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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.43, 3,569.13 and 994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.43, 3,569.13 and 994.73 is: 1,491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.43 : 3,569.13 = 994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.43/3,569.13 = 994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.43x = 3,569.13 × 994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.43x = 3,550,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,302.84/2,380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.45

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