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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.54, 3,575.28 and 977.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.54, 3,575.28 and 977.64 is: 1,466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.54 : 3,575.28 = 977.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.54/3,575.28 = 977.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.54x = 3,575.28 × 977.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.54x = 3,495,336.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,336.74/2,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.45

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