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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.44, 3,549.20 and 981.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.44, 3,549.20 and 981.77 is: 1,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.44 : 3,549.20 = 981.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.44/3,549.20 = 981.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.44x = 3,549.20 × 981.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.44x = 3,484,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,475.43/2,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.83

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