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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.27, 3,577.95 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.27, 3,577.95 and 653.94 is: 980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.27 : 3,577.95 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.27/3,577.95 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.27x = 3,577.95 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.27x = 2,339,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,764.62/2,385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.92

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