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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.04, 3,577.56 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.04, 3,577.56 and 653.74 is: 980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.04 : 3,577.56 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.04/3,577.56 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.04x = 3,577.56 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.04x = 2,338,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,794.07/2,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.61

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