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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.51, 3,569.82 and 995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.51, 3,569.82 and 995.66 is: 1,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.51 : 3,569.82 = 995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.51/3,569.82 = 995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.51x = 3,569.82 × 995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.51x = 3,554,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,309.13/2,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.46

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