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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.76, 3,648.60 and 973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.76, 3,648.60 and 973.96 is: 1,460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.76 : 3,648.60 = 973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.76/3,648.60 = 973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.76x = 3,648.60 × 973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.76x = 3,553,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,590.46/2,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.12

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