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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.68, 3,577.54 and 998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.68, 3,577.54 and 998.08 is: 1,497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.68 : 3,577.54 = 998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.68/3,577.54 = 998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.68x = 3,577.54 × 998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.68x = 3,570,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,671.12/2,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.34

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