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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.64, 3,651.66 and 974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.64, 3,651.66 and 974.04 is: 1,461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.64 : 3,651.66 = 974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.64/3,651.66 = 974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.64x = 3,651.66 × 974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.64x = 3,556,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,862.91/2,433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.54

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