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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.11, 3,648.33 and 973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.11, 3,648.33 and 973.68 is: 1,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.11 : 3,648.33 = 973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.11/3,648.33 = 973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.11x = 3,648.33 × 973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.11x = 3,552,305.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,305.95/2,434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.39

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