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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.75, 3,576.05 and 999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.75, 3,576.05 and 999.84 is: 1,498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.75 : 3,576.05 = 999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.75/3,576.05 = 999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.75x = 3,576.05 × 999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.75x = 3,575,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,489.99/2,385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.68

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