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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.06, 3,543.42 and 976.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.06, 3,543.42 and 976.11 is: 1,463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.06 : 3,543.42 = 976.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.06/3,543.42 = 976.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.06x = 3,543.42 × 976.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.06x = 3,458,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,767.70/2,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.06

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