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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.48, 3,578 and 997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.48, 3,578 and 997.60 is: 1,496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.48 : 3,578 = 997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.48/3,578 = 997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.48x = 3,578 × 997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.48x = 3,569,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,412.80/2,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.94

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