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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.07, 3,543.53 and 974.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.07, 3,543.53 and 974.65 is: 1,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.07 : 3,543.53 = 974.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.07/3,543.53 = 974.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.07x = 3,543.53 × 974.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.07x = 3,453,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,702.65/2,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.15

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