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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.30, 3,577.57 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.30, 3,577.57 and 653.52 is: 980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.30 : 3,577.57 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.30/3,577.57 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.30x = 3,577.57 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.30x = 2,338,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,011.91/2,385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.18

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