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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.58, 3,578.33 and 654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.58, 3,578.33 and 654.20 is: 981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.58 : 3,578.33 = 654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.58/3,578.33 = 654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.58x = 3,578.33 × 654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.58x = 2,340,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,940.22/2,385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.29

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