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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.13, 3,572.46 and 995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.13, 3,572.46 and 995.60 is: 1,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.13 : 3,572.46 = 995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.13/3,572.46 = 995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.13x = 3,572.46 × 995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.13x = 3,556,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,723.31/2,383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.46

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