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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.16, 3,569.28 and 995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.16, 3,569.28 and 995.31 is: 1,491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.16 : 3,569.28 = 995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.16/3,569.28 = 995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.16x = 3,569.28 × 995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.16x = 3,552,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,540.08/2,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.94

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