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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.26, 3,538.26 and 972.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.26, 3,538.26 and 972.18 is: 1,458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.26 : 3,538.26 = 972.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.26/3,538.26 = 972.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.26x = 3,538.26 × 972.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.26x = 3,439,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,825.61/2,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.01

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