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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.12, 3,577.88 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.12, 3,577.88 and 653.76 is: 980.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.12 : 3,577.88 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.12/3,577.88 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.12x = 3,577.88 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.12x = 2,339,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,074.83/2,385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.69

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