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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.16, 3,544.80 and 976.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.16, 3,544.80 and 976.68 is: 1,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.16 : 3,544.80 = 976.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.16/3,544.80 = 976.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.16x = 3,544.80 × 976.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.16x = 3,462,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,135.26/2,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.04

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