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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.61, 3,553.79 and 981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.61, 3,553.79 and 981.76 is: 1,473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.61 : 3,553.79 = 981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.61/3,553.79 = 981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.61x = 3,553.79 × 981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.61x = 3,488,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,963.96/2,367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.62

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