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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.10, 3,575.66 and 996.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.10, 3,575.66 and 996.71 is: 1,495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.10 : 3,575.66 = 996.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.10/3,575.66 = 996.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.10x = 3,575.66 × 996.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.10x = 3,563,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,896.08/2,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.49

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