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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.43, 3,575.70 and 995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.43, 3,575.70 and 995.99 is: 1,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.43 : 3,575.70 = 995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.43/3,575.70 = 995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.43x = 3,575.70 × 995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.43x = 3,561,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,361.44/2,383.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.22

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