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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.43, 3,573.84 and 996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.43, 3,573.84 and 996.35 is: 1,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.43 : 3,573.84 = 996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.43/3,573.84 = 996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.43x = 3,573.84 × 996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.43x = 3,560,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,795.85/2,385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.73

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