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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.71, 3,545.67 and 976.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.71, 3,545.67 and 976.49 is: 1,464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.71 : 3,545.67 = 976.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.71/3,545.67 = 976.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.71x = 3,545.67 × 976.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.71x = 3,462,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,311.30/2,364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.16

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