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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.27, 3,570.68 and 995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.27, 3,570.68 and 995.36 is: 1,491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.27 : 3,570.68 = 995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.27/3,570.68 = 995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.27x = 3,570.68 × 995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.27x = 3,554,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,089.21/2,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.89

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