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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.52, 3,543.68 and 976.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.52, 3,543.68 and 976.48 is: 1,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.52 : 3,543.68 = 976.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.52/3,543.68 = 976.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.52x = 3,543.68 × 976.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.52x = 3,460,332.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,332.65/2,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.06

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