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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.05, 3,652.55 and 973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.05, 3,652.55 and 973.08 is: 1,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.05 : 3,652.55 = 973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.05/3,652.55 = 973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.05x = 3,652.55 × 973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.05x = 3,554,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,218.49/2,434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.21

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