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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.11, 3,545.04 and 978.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.11, 3,545.04 and 978.08 is: 1,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.11 : 3,545.04 = 978.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.11/3,545.04 = 978.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.11x = 3,545.04 × 978.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.11x = 3,467,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,315.00/2,365.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.03

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