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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.99, 3,545.99 and 977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.99, 3,545.99 and 977.36 is: 1,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.99 : 3,545.99 = 977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.99/3,545.99 = 977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.99x = 3,545.99 × 977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.99x = 3,465,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,708.79/2,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.04

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