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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.64, 3,577.74 and 996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.64, 3,577.74 and 996.60 is: 1,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.64 : 3,577.74 = 996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.64/3,577.74 = 996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.64x = 3,577.74 × 996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.64x = 3,565,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,575.68/2,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.86

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