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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.12, 3,543.09 and 975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.12, 3,543.09 and 975.07 is: 1,462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.12 : 3,543.09 = 975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.12/3,543.09 = 975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.12x = 3,543.09 × 975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.12x = 3,454,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,760.77/2,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.57

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