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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.20, 3,542.75 and 975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.20, 3,542.75 and 975.23 is: 1,463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.20 : 3,542.75 = 975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.20/3,542.75 = 975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.20x = 3,542.75 × 975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.20x = 3,454,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,973.49/2,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.23

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