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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.32, 3,653.26 and 973.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.32, 3,653.26 and 973.90 is: 1,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.32 : 3,653.26 = 973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.32/3,653.26 = 973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.32x = 3,653.26 × 973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.32x = 3,557,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,909.91/2,434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.56

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