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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.47, 3,572.85 and 995.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.47, 3,572.85 and 995.45 is: 1,493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.47 : 3,572.85 = 995.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.47/3,572.85 = 995.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.47x = 3,572.85 × 995.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.47x = 3,556,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,593.53/2,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.44

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