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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.70, 3,545.68 and 976.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.70, 3,545.68 and 976.98 is: 1,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.70 : 3,545.68 = 976.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.70/3,545.68 = 976.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.70x = 3,545.68 × 976.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.70x = 3,464,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,058.45/2,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.52

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