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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.02, 3,544.44 and 976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.02, 3,544.44 and 976 is: 1,463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.02 : 3,544.44 = 976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.02/3,544.44 = 976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.02x = 3,544.44 × 976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.02x = 3,459,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,373.44/2,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.96

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