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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.52, 3,581.12 and 656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.52, 3,581.12 and 656 is: 983.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.52 : 3,581.12 = 656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.52/3,581.12 = 656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.52x = 3,581.12 × 656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.52x = 2,349,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,214.72/2,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.96

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