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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.43, 3,574.20 and 994.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.43, 3,574.20 and 994.99 is: 1,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.43 : 3,574.20 = 994.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.43/3,574.20 = 994.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.43x = 3,574.20 × 994.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.43x = 3,556,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,293.26/2,382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.72

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