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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.65, 3,545.47 and 975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.65, 3,545.47 and 975.46 is: 1,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.65 : 3,545.47 = 975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.65/3,545.47 = 975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.65x = 3,545.47 × 975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.65x = 3,458,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,455.30/2,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.19

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