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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.98, 3,465.07 and 975.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.98, 3,465.07 and 975.18 is: 1,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.98 : 3,465.07 = 975.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.98/3,465.07 = 975.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.98x = 3,465.07 × 975.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.98x = 3,379,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,066.96/2,310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.18

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