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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.02, 3,545.91 and 976.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.02, 3,545.91 and 976.95 is: 1,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.02 : 3,545.91 = 976.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.02/3,545.91 = 976.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.02x = 3,545.91 × 976.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.02x = 3,464,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,176.77/2,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.38

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