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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.80, 3,653.28 and 975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.80, 3,653.28 and 975.04 is: 1,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.80 : 3,653.28 = 975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.80/3,653.28 = 975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.80x = 3,653.28 × 975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.80x = 3,562,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,094.13/2,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.99

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