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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.76, 3,547.06 and 977.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.76, 3,547.06 and 977.06 is: 1,465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.76 : 3,547.06 = 977.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.76/3,547.06 = 977.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.76x = 3,547.06 × 977.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.76x = 3,465,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,690.44/2,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.56

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