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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.74, 3,654.08 and 975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.74, 3,654.08 and 975.04 is: 1,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.74 : 3,654.08 = 975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.74/3,654.08 = 975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.74x = 3,654.08 × 975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.74x = 3,562,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,863.81/2,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.75

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