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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.85, 3,578.36 and 654.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.85, 3,578.36 and 654.07 is: 980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.85 : 3,578.36 = 654.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.85/3,578.36 = 654.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.85x = 3,578.36 × 654.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.85x = 2,340,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,480.03/2,385.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.99

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