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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.84, 3,579.02 and 654.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.84, 3,579.02 and 654.47 is: 981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.84 : 3,579.02 = 654.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.84/3,579.02 = 654.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.84x = 3,579.02 × 654.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.84x = 2,342,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,355.93/2,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.77

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