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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.72, 3,538.32 and 972.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.72, 3,538.32 and 972.64 is: 1,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.72 : 3,538.32 = 972.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.72/3,538.32 = 972.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.72x = 3,538.32 × 972.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.72x = 3,441,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,511.56/2,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.06

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