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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.53, 3,576.30 and 997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.53, 3,576.30 and 997.17 is: 1,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.53 : 3,576.30 = 997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.53/3,576.30 = 997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.53x = 3,576.30 × 997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.53x = 3,566,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,179.07/2,383.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.18

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