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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.76, 3,650.04 and 973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.76, 3,650.04 and 973.44 is: 1,458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.76 : 3,650.04 = 973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.76/3,650.04 = 973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.76x = 3,650.04 × 973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.76x = 3,553,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,094.94/2,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.72

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