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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.49, 3,577.85 and 653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.49, 3,577.85 and 653.71 is: 980.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.49 : 3,577.85 = 653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.49/3,577.85 = 653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.49x = 3,577.85 × 653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.49x = 2,338,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,876.32/2,385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.46

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