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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.66, 3,569.90 and 994.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.66, 3,569.90 and 994.62 is: 1,490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.66 : 3,569.90 = 994.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.66/3,569.90 = 994.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.66x = 3,569.90 × 994.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.66x = 3,550,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,693.94/2,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.85

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