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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.92, 3,576.87 and 997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.92, 3,576.87 and 997.56 is: 1,496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.92 : 3,576.87 = 997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.92/3,576.87 = 997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.92x = 3,576.87 × 997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.92x = 3,568,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,142.44/2,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.75

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