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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.44, 3,576.57 and 996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.44, 3,576.57 and 996.67 is: 1,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.44 : 3,576.57 = 996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.44/3,576.57 = 996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.44x = 3,576.57 × 996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.44x = 3,564,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,660.02/2,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.59

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