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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.00, 3,652.29 and 974.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.00, 3,652.29 and 974.23 is: 1,461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.00 : 3,652.29 = 974.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.00/3,652.29 = 974.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.00x = 3,652.29 × 974.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.00x = 3,558,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,172.92/2,435.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.26

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