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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.82, 3,577.32 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.82, 3,577.32 and 653.46 is: 980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.82 : 3,577.32 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.82/3,577.32 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.82x = 3,577.32 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.82x = 2,337,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,635.53/2,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.21

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