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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.64, 3,543.45 and 975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.64, 3,543.45 and 975.61 is: 1,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.64 : 3,543.45 = 975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.64/3,543.45 = 975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.64x = 3,543.45 × 975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.64x = 3,457,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,026.03/2,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.21

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