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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.70, 3,577.10 and 653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.70, 3,577.10 and 653.32 is: 979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.70 : 3,577.10 = 653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.70/3,577.10 = 653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.70x = 3,577.10 × 653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.70x = 2,336,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,990.97/2,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.99

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