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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.22, 3,650.04 and 973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.22, 3,650.04 and 973.62 is: 1,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.22 : 3,650.04 = 973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.22/3,650.04 = 973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.22x = 3,650.04 × 973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.22x = 3,553,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,751.94/2,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.31

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