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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.74, 3,542.86 and 975.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.74, 3,542.86 and 975.18 is: 1,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.74 : 3,542.86 = 975.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.74/3,542.86 = 975.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.74x = 3,542.86 × 975.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.74x = 3,454,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,926.21/2,361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.87

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