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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.77, 3,653.66 and 973.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.77, 3,653.66 and 973.90 is: 1,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.77 : 3,653.66 = 973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.77/3,653.66 = 973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.77x = 3,653.66 × 973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.77x = 3,558,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,290.72/2,435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.85

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