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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.50, 3,576.62 and 996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.50, 3,576.62 and 996.88 is: 1,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.50 : 3,576.62 = 996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.50/3,576.62 = 996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.50x = 3,576.62 × 996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.50x = 3,565,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,460.95/2,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.89

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