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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.37, 3,577.98 and 653.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.37, 3,577.98 and 653.99 is: 980.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.37 : 3,577.98 = 653.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.37/3,577.98 = 653.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.37x = 3,577.98 × 653.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.37x = 2,339,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,963.14/2,385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.96

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